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- H.R.6211
H.R.6211: Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 9, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008 - Directs the President to limit the application of law as necessary to expedite the exploration and production of oil and gas from oil shale and tar sands, including, but not limited to, the issuance of any federal permit. Grants U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction to hear all causes or claims arising from any action undertaken, or any decision made, by the President pursuant to this Act. Declares...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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 Natural Resources
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Referred to House Science and Technology
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Cannon. Petition No: 110-17.
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| June 9, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher B. Cannon (R-Utah) |