United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1229 (112th)
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
Introduced
29 March 2011
Last action
16 May 2011 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 50.
Sponsors
Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Landry, Jeffrey M. [R-LA-3], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23]
Subjects
Energy
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior (who currently is only authorized) to require that any lessee operating under an approved exploration plan obtain: (1) a permit before drilling any well in accordance with such plan, and (2) a new permit before drilling any well of a design significantly different from the design for which an existing permit was issued. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing a permit without ensuring that the proposed drilling operations meet all: (1) critical safety system requirements including blowout prevention, and (2) oil spill response and containment requirements. Requires the Secretary to decide whether to issue a permit within 30 days after receiving an application. Allows up to two 15-day extensions of such deadline. Prescribes implementation procedures. Imposes a deadline for certain permit applications under existing leases. Establishes any district court within the 5th circuit as the exclusive venue for certain civil actions relating to covered energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico unless there is no proper venue within any 5th circuit court. Defines a covered action as one seeking relief (other than money damages) and stating a claim that an agency or an agency officer or employee acted or failed to act in an official capacity or under color of legal authority regarding such a project. Sets forth a time limitation governing: (1) filing a covered civil action, (2) judicial granting or approval of prospective relief, and (3) attorneys’ fees and other court costs. Specifies limitations upon: (1) prospective relief; and (2) attorneys' fees, expenses, and other court costs.
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Timeline
29 March 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 2011
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 March 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Source: Committee
6 April 2011
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
13 April 2011
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
Source: Committee
13 April 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 April 2011
Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Source: Committee
2 May 2011
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
Source: Calendars
2 May 2011
Discharge
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Source: Discharge
2 May 2011
Committee
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Source: Committee
2 May 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-67, Part I.
Source: Committee
2 May 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-67, Part I.
Source: Committee
4 May 2011
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 245 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 245. (consideration: CR H3120-3126)
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
Mr. Lamborn moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 245 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
10 May 2011
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 163 (Roll no. 309).
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 163 (Roll no. 309).
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 239 (Roll no. 308).
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3185)
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H3184-3186; text: CR H3184)
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3184)
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Passed
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. (text: CR 5/10/2011 H3131-3132)
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1229.
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
11 May 2011
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3180-3186)
Source: Floor
12 May 2011
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
16 May 2011
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 50.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 16 May 2011 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 11 May 2011 · Download file
- Reported in House · 2 May 2011 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 March 2011 · Download file
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Landry, Jeffrey M. [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012
- related to ← Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require safety review of permits to take into consideration all applicable safety, environmental and fisheries laws.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement the Commission's recommendation by requiring that in reviewing a drilling permit, the Secretary consult with an independent drilling safety organization not affiliated with the oil industry trade association.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement basic offshore drilling safety reforms recommended by the independent BP spill commission. The Commission found that the root causes of the BP spill were "systematic" and could have been prevented. The Markey amendment would set specific new minimum standards for blow-out preventers, cementing and well design.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to amend bill to emphasize quality of court decisions instead of speed of court decisions.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to state that the Secretary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit without certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike a provision in the underlying bill that would "deem" drilling permits approved after 60 days even if the necessary safety and environmental reviews have not be completed. The amendment leaves in place a timeline for approving drilling permits, but prevents permits from being "deemed" approved before the safety review has been completed.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1229
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- us · 112-hr-1229 · source updated 7 April 2025