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H.R. 4761 109th Congress House

Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006

Official title: To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 3, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 42 steps
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In committee
Reported out
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 5, 2006
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
Aug 3, 2006
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 10, 2006
Received in the Senate.
Jun 29, 2006
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4761 as unfinished business.
Jun 29, 2006
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4761.
Jun 29, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2006
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 187 (Roll no. 356).
Jun 29, 2006
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 29, 2006
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 29, 2006
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4761.
Jun 29, 2006
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of specified amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
Jun 29, 2006
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 29, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4890-4892)
Jun 29, 2006
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 29, 2006
Mr. Pombo moved that the Committee rise.
Jun 29, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bilirakis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bilirakis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bilirakis amendment.
Jun 29, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tom Davis (VA) amendment.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pombo amendment, as modified.
Jun 29, 2006
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with general debate on H.R. 4761.
Jun 29, 2006
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4761.
Jun 29, 2006
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 897 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 29, 2006
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 29, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4761 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill.
Jun 29, 2006
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 897. (consideration: CR H4830-4875; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4845-4860)
Jun 29, 2006
Rule H. Res. 897 passed House.
Jun 29, 2006
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 897 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4761 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill.
Jun 26, 2006
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Jun 26, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-531. (consideration: CR H4553-4554)
Jun 26, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-531.(consideration: CR H4553-4554)
Jun 21, 2006
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 9.
Jun 21, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2006
Committee Hearings Held.
Jun 7, 2006
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
May 3, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1987)
Feb 27, 2006
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb 27, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Feb 15, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 15, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 29, 2006 House · vote #356 On Passage Passed 232–187 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 5

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to 2 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,177 – An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 109-540 to prohibit leasing (either oil and gas or natural ga… Failed Jun 29, 2006
HAMDT 1,176 Markey, Edward J. An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-540 to strike provisions in the bill lifting the 25-year … Failed Jun 29, 2006
HAMDT 1,175 – An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-540 to authorize $150 million of OCS receipts to be avail… Agreed to Jun 29, 2006
HAMDT 1,174 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 109-540 to increase the amount made available by the Secretar… Agreed to Jun 29, 2006
HAMDT 1,173 – Amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 109-540 to make a number of technical corrections and to address… Agreed to Jun 29, 2006
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 Latest action September 5, 2006

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Domestic Energy Production through Offshore Exploration and Equitable Treatment of State Holdings Act of 2006 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to revise the determination of adjacent zones and planning areas in the subsoil and seabed of the outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

Prescribes guidelines for: (1) lease administration; (2) lease grants; (3) lease receipts ; and (4) allocations to states and coastal municipal political subdivisions.

Modifies review guidelines for OCS exploration plans and drilling permits.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to include in each five-year program lease sales that offer at least 75% of the available unleased acreage within each OCS Planning Area for oil and gas or natural gas leasing.

Revises requirements for review of OCS development and production plans.

Establishes the Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund.

Declares without force or effect all provisions of existing federal law that prohibit spending appropriated funds for OCS oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing.

Prohibits a federal agency from permitting certain activities on federal OCS or in state waters that are incompatible with either oil or natural gas leasing, or with exploration and production of tracts that are geologically prospective for oil or natural gas.

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise regulation of surface-disturbing activities.

Redesignates the Minerals Management Service as the National Ocean Resources and Royalty Service.

Rigs to Reefs Act of 2005 - Amends the OCSLA to prescribe requirements for the use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms for mariculture, artificial reef, and scientific research.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the requirement for: (1) a comprehensive inventory of OCS oil and natural gas resources; and (2) payments for oil shale and tar sands leases.

Establishes the Federal Energy And Mineral Resources Professional Development Fund.

National Geologic Data and Mapping Fund Act of 2006 - Establishes the National Geologic Data and Mapping Fund.

Prescribes implementation guidelines for leasing areas located within 100 miles of California or Florida.

Amends the OCSLA to repeal the coastal impact assistance program.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 897 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4761) to provide for exploration, development, and production activities …
  • HR 5649 Coastal Economic and Environmental Protection Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 43
All 43 Democratic 3 Republican 15
R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jun 26, 2006
Murphy, Tim
· Jun 26, 2006
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 13, 2006
Rodgers, Cathy
· Jun 8, 2006
SHADEGG, JOHN
· Jun 8, 2006
PENCE, MIKE
· May 25, 2006
Schmidt, Jean
· May 19, 2006
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · May 18, 2006
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 17, 2006
ORTIZ, SOLOMON
· May 4, 2006
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · May 3, 2006
RADANOVICH, GEORGE
· May 3, 2006
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 27, 2006
Melancon, Charlie
· Apr 26, 2006
Barrett, J.
· Apr 25, 2006
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Apr 25, 2006
TAYLOR, GENE
· Apr 25, 2006
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Apr 6, 2006
Davis, Geoff
· Apr 6, 2006
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Apr 6, 2006
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Apr 4, 2006
REHBERG, DENNY
· Mar 29, 2006
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 28, 2006
Sullivan, John
· Mar 28, 2006
SOUDER, MARK
· Mar 16, 2006
Davis, Artur
· Mar 15, 2006
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 15, 2006
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Mar 9, 2006
Shuster, Bill
· Mar 9, 2006
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Mar 9, 2006
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 9, 2006
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Mar 7, 2006
WAMP, ZACH
· Mar 7, 2006
HERGER, WALLY
· Mar 1, 2006
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Mar 1, 2006
CANTOR, ERIC
· Feb 28, 2006
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 28, 2006
Alexander, Rodney
· Feb 16, 2006
Bonner, Jo
· Feb 16, 2006
BROWN, HENRY
· Feb 16, 2006
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Feb 16, 2006
Fortuno, Luis
· Feb 16, 2006
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 16, 2006
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