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S.2787: Western Hemisphere Energy Security Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 11, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 21, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (4 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Western Hemisphere Energy Security Act of 2006 - Authorizes U.S. persons to: (1) explore and extract hydrocarbon resources from any portion of the foreign exclusive economic zone that is contiguous to the U.S. exclusive economic zone; and (2) export without license authority all equipment necessary for the exploration for or extraction of hydrocarbon resources. Amends the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 to authorize...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| May 11, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Larry E. Craig (R-Idaho) |