H.R. 2784 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Environment and Energy Development Act
H.R. 2784 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 20, 2007, sponsored by John Peterson with 171 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 171
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
National Environment and Energy Development Act - Declares without force or effect all federal prohibitions against the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Revokes all withdrawals of federal submerged lands from leasing for natural gas exploration and production.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Peterson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 152 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 20, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846) (Nov 13, 2007)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Budget Committee
- Rules Committee
More
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