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S.2238: Keep It in the Ground Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Keep It in the Ground Act of 2015 This bill states as U.S. policy that: (1) federal land and waters should be managed for the benefit of the people of the United States to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change and to promote a rapid transition to a clean energy economy; and (2) the government should pursue management of federal land and waters for the benefit of the people of the United States by not issuing any new lease or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7772-7773)
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| Nov. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |