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- H.R.5973
H.R.5973: Offshore Lease Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced July 29, 2010
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Offshore Lease Fairness Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase from 27% to 50% the revenues: (1) shared with states from leases within three miles of the coast line entered into after enactment of this Act; and (2) from energy-related activities for any lease, easement, or right-of-way granted after enactment of this Act. Amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to redefine current qualified Outer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| July 29, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |