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S.1418: Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to commence a methane hydrate research and development program. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) award program grants or contracts to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, universities and industrial enterprises; and (2) establish a panel to provide advice on applications of methane hydrate and priorities for the program. Limits to five percent the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
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Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-622.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 105-248.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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.
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Referred to House Science
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |