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- H.RES.250
H.RES.250: Urging the Secretary of Energy to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Oct. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 2001
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Bill Summary
States that the House of Representatives urges the Secretary of Energy to increase the capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to one billion barrels of crude oil, to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its capacity as soon as practicable, and to consider purchasing from marginal wells that would otherwise cease production, consistent with current law.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 250.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 373).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Joe L. Barton (R-Texas) |