H.R. 6566 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
American Energy Act
H.R. 6566 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jul 22, 2008, sponsored by John A. Boehner with 147 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
- Jul 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 147
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
American Energy Act - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2008 - Amends the Submerged Lands Act (SLA) regarding delineation of offshore state boundaries with respect to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), as well as related oil and gas mineral rights.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Boehner (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 147 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (Sep 4, 2008)
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Committees
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