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- H.R.4598
H.R.4598: To protect the sanctity of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders with respect to coalbed methane gas.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Sept. 18, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that the United States shall not deem as an infringement upon its ownership rights certain existing Federal contracts and leases covering land conveyed by the United States that in turn convey to surface patent holders any rights to coalbed methane gas exploration, extraction, sales, or production. Declares this Act applicable only to land with respect to which the United States owns coal reserved to it in a patent issued under...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| Sept. 18, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara L. Cubin (R-Wyo.) |