H.R.372: To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to deny leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any sanction or an embargo established b

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced Jan. 20, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2011

Bill Summary

Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to deny an oil and gas lease, or an exploration, development, or production permit under such a lease, to any person that has engaged in activities with the government of a foreign country subject to a U.S. sanction or embargo, including one established under the Emergency Economic Powers Act.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 20, 2011

Introduced in the House by Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.)

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