H.R. 4318 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act
H.R. 4318 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 15, 2005, sponsored by John Peterson with 169 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
- Nov 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 169
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act - States that all provisions of federal law that prohibit the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf are without any force or effect.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Peterson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 141 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Mar 24, 2006)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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