HR 2181 RFS
periences at the Chaco Culture National Historical 
Park; and 
(13) additional studies and protective measures 
should be undertaken to address health, safety, and 
environmental impacts on communities and interests 
of Pueblos and Indian Tribes in the Greater Chaco 
landscape. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) COVERED
LEASE.—The term ‘‘covered 
lease’’ means any oil and gas lease for Federal 
land— 
(A) on which drilling operations have not 
been commenced before the end of the primary 
term of the applicable lease; 
(B) that is not producing oil or gas in pay-
ing quantities; and 
(C) that is not subject to a valid coopera-
tive or unit plan of development or operation 
certified by the Secretary to be necessary. 
(2) FEDERAL LAND.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Federal 
land’’ means— 
(i) any Federal land or interest in 
Federal land that is within the boundaries 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:51 Oct 31, 2019
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2181.RFS
H2181
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with BILLS
HR 2181 RFS
of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal 
Area, as depicted on the Map; and 
(ii) any land or interest in land lo-
cated within the boundaries of the Chaco 
Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area, as de-
picted on the Map, that is acquired by the 
Federal Government after the date of en-
actment of this Act. 
(B) 
EXCLUSION.—The 
term 
‘‘Federal 
land’’ does not include trust land (as defined in 
section 3765 of title 38, United States Code). 
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘Map’’ means the map 
prepared by the Bureau of Land Management enti-
tled ‘‘Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area’’ 
and dated April 2, 2019. 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
SEC. 4. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN THE 
STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to any valid existing 
rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under mining 
laws; and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:51 Oct 31, 2019
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2181.RFS
H2181
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with BILLS
HR 2181 RFS
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral 
materials, and geothermal leasing laws. 
(b) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—The Map shall be made 
available for inspection at each appropriate office of the 
Bureau of Land Management. 
(c) CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND TO INDIAN 
TRIBES.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary 
may convey the Federal land to, or exchange the Federal 
land with, an Indian Tribe in accordance with a resource 
management plan that is approved as of the date of enact-
ment of this Act, as subsequently developed, amended, or 
revised in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and 
any other applicable law. 
SEC. 5. OIL AND GAS LEASE MANAGEMENT. 
(a) TERMINATION OF NON-PRODUCING LEASES.—A 
covered lease— 
(1) shall automatically terminate by operation 
of law pursuant to section 17(e) of the Mineral 
Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(e)) and subpart 3108 
of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or suc-
cessor regulations); and 
(2) may not be extended by the Secretary. 
(b) WITHDRAWAL OF TERMINATED, RELINQUISHED, 
OR ACQUIRED LEASES.—Any portion of the Federal land 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:51 Oct 31, 2019
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2181.RFS
H2181
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with BILLS
HR 2181 RFS
subject to a covered lease terminated under subsection (a) 
or otherwise or relinquished or acquired by the United 
States on or after the date of enactment of this Act is 
withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent undermining 
laws; and 
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral 
materials, and geothermal leasing laws. 
SEC. 6. EFFECT. 
Nothing in this Act— 
(1) affects the mineral rights of an Indian 
Tribe or member of an Indian Tribe to trust land 
or allotment land; or 
(2) precludes improvements to, or rights-of-way 
for water, power, or road development on, the Fed-
eral land to assist communities adjacent to or in the 
vicinity of the Federal land. 
SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:51 Oct 31, 2019
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2181.RFS
H2181
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with BILLS
HR 2181 RFS
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage. 
Passed the House of Representatives October 30, 
2019. 
Attest: 
CHERYL L. JOHNSON, 
Clerk. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:51 Oct 31, 2019
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2181.RFS
H2181
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with BILLS