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HR 3009 111th Congress House

American-Made Energy Act of 2009

Official title: To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 23, 2009 See on congress.gov
Energy AlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAppropriationsCoal
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Energy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLand transfersNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementState and local financeWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Jun 23, 2009
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jun 23, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jun 23, 2009
Referred to House Natural Resources
Jun 23, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American-Made Energy Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Treasury the American-Made Energy Trust Fund for alternative and renewable energy incentives and projects (e.g., wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal resources, waste to energy, hydropower, nuclear power, and coal to liquid technology).

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, implement, and administer a competitive oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of Alaska.

Repeals the prohibition against production or leasing of oil and gas resources from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Declares that the oil and gas leasing programs and activities in the Coastal Plain authorized by this Act are deemed in compliance with the purposes for which ANWR was established.

Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to a total of 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a special area, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Permits directional drilling in such special areas.

Prescribes guidelines for implementation of lease sales.

Sets forth: (1) a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review; and (3) a plan for federal and state distribution of revenues.

Directs the Secretary to issue rights-of-way and easements across the Coastal Plain for the transportation of oil and gas.

Provides for financial assistance for local government impact aid and community service assistance.

Establishes in the Treasury the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund.

Terminates all existing federal laws prohibiting expenditures to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities in the Outer Continental Shelf.

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