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H.R. 993 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act of 2011

H.R. 993 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 10, 2011, sponsored by Bill Flores with 28 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 10, 2011
Co-sponsors
28
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act of 2011- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to extend by one year the term of each oil and gas lease (covered lease) for the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf region that was: (1) not producing as of April 30, 2010; or (2) suspended from operations, permit processing, or consideration, in accordance with either a certain moratorium dated May 30, 2010, or the decision memorandum of…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Flores (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 26 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 10, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (Mar 11, 2011)

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