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S.1700: Energy Security Through Transparency Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Energy Security Through Transparency Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) the establishment by foreign governments of requirements that companies under their jurisdiction publicly disclose any payments made to a government relating to the commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals; (2) the U.S. commitment to global leadership of transparency in extractive industries by supporting multilateral...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Sept. 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) |