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H.R.7183: Western Hemisphere Energy Compact Act of 2008
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2008
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Bill Summary
Western Hemisphere Energy Compact Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to seek to establish a regional-based ministerial forum to be known as the Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum: (1) for the cooperation of Western Hemisphere on energy issues; (2) to lessen dependence on oil imports without reducing food availability; (3) to ensure that energy contributes to the economic,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Sept. 27, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |