H.R. 2846 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
American Energy Act
H.R. 2846 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 12, 2009, sponsored by John A. Boehner with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
American Energy Act - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 - Considers the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015 released by the Secretary of the Interior to have been approved as final under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and to be in full compliance with all requirements of applicable laws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Boehner (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 116 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (Aug 3, 2009)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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