H.R. 49 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
H.R. 49 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 5, 2011, sponsored by Don Young with 131 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 131
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 125 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (Feb 10, 2011)
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