H.R. 6211 · 110th Congress
Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
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Gingrey5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008 - Directs the President to limit the application of law as necessary to expedite the exploration and production of oil and gas from oil shale and tar sands, including, but not limited to, the issuance of any federal permit.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 9, 2008
Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008 - Directs the President to limit the application of law as necessary to expedite the exploration and production of oil and gas from oil shale and tar sands, including, but not limited to, the issuance of any federal permit.
Grants U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction to hear all causes or claims arising from any action undertaken, or any decision made, by the President pursuant to this Act.
Declares that one half of royalties due to the federal government from production under this Act shall be dedicated to fund private grants for: (1) research and development to limit or capture carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels; (2) alternative fuels; and (3) energy efficiency.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Oil Shale Opportunity Act of 2008
Latest action (Sep 11, 2008): Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Cannon. Petition No: 110-17. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis17.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Policy area: Energy · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 9, 2008
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.