A bill to provide that moneys due the States under the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, derived from the development of oil shale resources, may be used for other purposes other than public roads and schools.

Provides that money paid to any State from sales, bonuses, royalties and rentals of public lands for the purpose of research in or development of shale oil may be used by such State for planning, construction, and maintenance of public facilities, and provision of public services, as the legislature of the State may direct.