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S.847: A bill to lower the burden of gasoline prices on the economy of the United States and circumvent the efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced April 19, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 20, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) directly confront and challenge the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase oil production immediately; and (2) direct the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General to exercise vigorous oversight over the oil markets to protect the people of the United States from price gouging and unfair practices at the gasoline pump. Declares that from the date of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 81.
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| April 19, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |