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To permit exports of certain domestically produced crude oil, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 4, 1995 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 35 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 26, 1995
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
Jul 24, 1995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 1995
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 324 - 77 (Roll no. 557).
Jul 24, 1995
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 324 - 77 (Roll no. 557).
Jul 24, 1995
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 24, 1995
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 24, 1995
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 70.
Jul 24, 1995
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 24, 1995
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 24, 1995
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 70 as unfinished business.
Jul 24, 1995
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Miller of California amendment and annouced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 197, further proceedings were postponed.
Jul 24, 1995
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Miller (CA) amendment to the Young (AK) substitute.
Jul 24, 1995
Mr. Young (AK) asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Miller (CA) amendment be limited to not to exceed 40 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 1995
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Gejdenson amendment and annouced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Gejdenson demanded a recorded vote and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 197, further proceedings were postponed.
Jul 24, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Jul 24, 1995
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 24, 1995
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 197 and Rule XXIII.
Jul 24, 1995
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 197. (consideration: CR H7485-7507)
Jul 24, 1995
Rule H. Res. 197 passed House.
Jul 24, 1995
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 70 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instruction allowed. The rule makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Resources Committee for the purpose of amendment under the five- minute rule. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendment in the Congressional Record. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 70, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 395 and consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to consider an amendment described in subsection (b) of the rule. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the motion is passed,
Jul 24, 1995
Executive Comment Received from USTR.
Jul 21, 1995
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 197 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 70 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. The rule makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Resources Committee for the purpose of amendment under the fiv e-minute rule. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendment in the Congressional Record. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 70, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 395 and consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to consider an amendment described in subsection (b) of the rule. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the motion is passed,
Jun 15, 1995
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
Jun 15, 1995
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-139, Part I.
Jun 15, 1995
House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 15, 1995.
Jun 15, 1995
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Jun 14, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from USTR.
May 17, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 16, 1995
See S.395.
May 9, 1995
Committee Hearings Held.
Jan 18, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOE.
Jan 17, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 24, 1995 House · vote #557 On Passage Passed 324–77 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to permit the export of Alaskan North Slope oil unless the President finds, within five months after enactment of this Act, that such exportation is not in the national interest. Sets forth mandatory considerations in evaluating whether such exportation is in the national interest, including an environmental review and supply and employment impact analysis. Mandates that, except in certain cases, such oil be transported by U.S.-owned merchant marine vessels. Retains the President's authority to prohibit exportation of the oil.

Instructs the Secretary of Commerce to issue, within 30 days after the President's national interest determination, necessary rules, including any licensing requirements and conditions, to implement such determination.

Directs the Secretary to recommend that the President take appropriate action (including modification of export authorization) if oil exports under authority of this Act have caused sustained material supply shortages or price increases significantly above world market levels, together with sustained material adverse effects upon domestic employment.

Instructs the Comptroller General to review and report to specified congressional committees on energy production in California and Alaska and the effects of Alaskan North Slope crude oil exports upon consumers, independent refiners, and shipbuilding and ship repair yards on the West Coast and in Hawaii.

What's happening now July 26, 1995

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1