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Committee backs resolution asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties to 87.5%

5933365 · October 11, 2025
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The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee approved a joint resolution (26 LSO 166) asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties; the committee inserted the 87.5%/12.5% split and passed the draft by roll call.

The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to advance bill draft 26 LSO 166, a joint resolution requesting Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties.

Talise Hansen, LSO staff attorney, told the committee the draft asks Congress to introduce and enact legislation increasing Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalty distributions (currently defined in statute at 50% before the statutory…

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