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H.R. 545 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2017

H.R. 545 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Kevin Cramer with 66 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 13, 2017
Co-sponsors
66
Policy area
Energy

What it does

United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2017 This bill establishes the United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to investigate and address any practices on the part of OPEC that prevent or reduce competition in the global oil market.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 60 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 13, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Jan 13, 2017)

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