H.R.1975: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 30, 1995
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 1996

Bill Summary

Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to revise and expand the guidelines under which the authorities of the Secretary of the Interior for collection of oil and gas receipts and related activities may be delegated to a State upon its request. Provides for judicial review of any Secretarial action to approve or disapprove a State proposal. Sets a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-27.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 7.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-667.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.
Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-185.
June 30, 1995

Introduced in the House by Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

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