H.R. 527 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
H.R. 527 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2013, sponsored by Doc Hastings with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 113-40
What it does
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Helium Act to require that all proceeds received by the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) from the sale or disposition of helium on federal land from sale or auction be credited to the Helium Production Fund (established in this Act). (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doc Hastings (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
- Passed the HouseApr 26, 2013
- Passed the SenateSep 19, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2013
- Became lawOct 2, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-40. (Oct 2, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 19, 2013 · Bill Passed97–2 - On Passage
House · Apr 26, 2013 · Passed394–1 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 26, 2013 · Failed186–211
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 26, 2013
- To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market…House · Apr 26, 2013
- To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market…House · Apr 26, 2013
- A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive…Senate · Sep 19, 2013
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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