H.R. 2634 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Offshore Fairness Act of 2005
H.R. 2634 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 25, 2005, sponsored by Charles Melancon with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Offshore Fairness Act of 2005 - Amends the Submerged Lands Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the interest of the United States in the expanded submerged land of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, if the state involved demonstrates that specified conditions will be met.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Melancon (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Jul 1, 2005)
Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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