H.R. 6108 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2008
H.R. 6108 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 21, 2008, sponsored by Sue Wilkins Myrick with 106 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
- May 21, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2008 - Amends the Submerged Lands Act (SLA) regarding delineation of lateral offshore state boundaries with respect to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), as well as related oil and gas mineral rights. Amends the OCSLA with respect to Adjacent Zones and Planning Areas in the outer Continental Shelf (OCS) subsoil and seabed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sue Wilkins Myrick (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 106 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Porter. Petition No: 110-16. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis16.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jul 30, 2008)
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Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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