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- H.R.1180
H.R.1180: Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require operators producing oil or gas (including coalbed methane) to: (1) replace water supplies affected by drilling; and (2) submit water management plans along with their lease applications. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from authorizing exploration and drilling operations on lands where title to oil and gas resources is owned by the United States...
(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 Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| Feb. 16, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Udall (D-Colo.) |