H.R. 6709 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act
H.R. 6709 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jul 31, 2008, sponsored by John Peterson with 141 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
- Jul 31, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act - Terminates all federal prohibitions on expenditures of funds to conduct natural gas, oil, oil shale, and energy production leasing and preleasing activities for federal lands. Revokes withdrawals of federal submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from leasing for natural gas and oil exploration, development, and production.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Peterson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 100 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 31, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (Sep 17, 2008)
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