I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3846 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2017 Mr. Johnson of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require payment to counties of a portion of certain revenues received by the United States under Federal oil and gas leases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Opportunity With Energy Revenues in Counties Act or the POWER Counties Act . 2. Payment to counties of portion of certain revenues received by the United States under Federal oil and gas leases (a) In general Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking 40 per centum and inserting 20 per centum ; and (2) by inserting , and 20 per centum thereof shall be paid to the county within the boundaries of which the leased lands or deposits are or were located and may be used by such county for its schools and roads after June 17, 1902 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191(a) ) is amended by striking and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, .