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- H.R.6251
H.R.6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from authorizing any new lease for exploration or production of oil or natural gas unless the lessee: (1) certifies for each existing lease that the lessee has diligently developed the lands in order to produce oil or natural gas, or is producing oil or natural gas from such lands; or (2) has relinquished all federal oil and gas leases that are not being...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 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.R. 6251.
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DEBATE - Ms. Fallin asked unanimous consent that debate on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6251 be extended by 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
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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 pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 223 - 195 (Roll no. 469).
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| June 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.) |