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H.R. 6107 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act

H.R. 6107 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 21, 2008, sponsored by Don Young with 181 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 21, 2008
Co-sponsors
181
Policy area
Energy

What it does

American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 176 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 21, 2008
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Bachmann. Petition No: 110-15. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis15.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jul 30, 2008)

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