H.R.5222: To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about energy
  • Introduced May 5, 2010
  • Latest Major Action May 7, 2010

Bill Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to suspend until a certain date: (1) all activities relating to the development of a new or revised five-year plan for the outer Continental Shelf (OCS); (2) new OCS exploration, development, and production activities (including geological and geophysical surveys); and (3) any exploration or development activities commenced before the enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary certifies they pose no...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.5222.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 5, 2010

Introduced in the House by Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

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