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H.R. 6022 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008

H.R. 6022 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 12, 2008, sponsored by Peter Welch with 63 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 12, 2008
Co-sponsors
63
Policy area
Energy
Public law
Public Law 110-232

What it does

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to suspend petroleum acquisition for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) through the royalty-in-kind program during the period between enactment of this Act and December 31, 2008.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Peter Welch (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 12, 2008
  • Passed the HouseMay 13, 2008
  • Passed the SenateMay 14, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 19, 2008
  • Became lawMay 19, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-232. (May 19, 2008)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · May 13, 2008 · Passed
    385–25

Every roll call vote on this bill

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