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H.R. 2634 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Offshore Fairness Act of 2005

H.R. 2634 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 25, 2005, sponsored by Charles Melancon with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 25, 2005
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Offshore Fairness Act of 2005 - Amends the Submerged Lands Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the interest of the United States in the expanded submerged land of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, if the state involved demonstrates that specified conditions will be met.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles Melancon (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 25, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Jul 1, 2005)

Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2634 (109th Congress): Offshore Fairness Act of 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-2634/offshore-fairness-act-of-2005 (accessed 2026-10-17).