H.R. 6211 - Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
Energy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Christopher Cannon
- Summary:
- To allow Americans the opportunity to see their vast oil shale and tar sands resources on Federal lands developed by providing the President with the ability to determine the quickest and most responsible way to access oil shale resources. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
H.R. 6211 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To allow Americans the opportunity to see their vast oil shale and tar sands resources on Federal lands developed by providing the President with the ability to determine the quickest and most responsible way to access oil shale resources. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To allow Americans the opportunity to see their vast oil shale and tar sands resources on Federal lands developed by providing the President with the ability to determine the quickest and most responsible way to access oil shale resources.
- Other Titles
- Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Christopher Cannon
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Energy
- Actions and defenses
- Air pollution
- Air pollution control
- Alternative energy sources
- Budgets
- Carbon dioxide
- District courts
- Energy development
- Energy efficiency
- Energy research
- Environmental protection
- Federal aid to research
- Grants-in-aid
- Jurisdiction
- Law
- Licenses
- Natural gas
- Oil and gas royalties
- Oil shales
- Petroleum
- Prospecting
- Research and development
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 6/09/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 6/09/2008 Referred to House Natural Resources 6/09/2008 Referred to House Science and Technology 6/11/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. 6/12/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. 9/11/2008 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Cannon. Petition No: 110-17. (Discharge petition text with signatures.) Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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