H.R. 1570 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Outer Continental Shelf Shallow Water Deep Gas Royalty Relief Act
H.R. 1570 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 2, 2003, sponsored by Chris John with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Outer Continental Shelf Shallow Water Deep Gas Royalty Relief Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to suspend royalties under certain leases issued prior to January 1, 2001, for natural gas produced from deep wells on oil and gas lease tracts in certain shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Prescribes the amount of royalty relief for specified suspension volumes of production.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris John (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (Apr 10, 2003)
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