United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1613 (113th)
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
Introduced
18 April 2013
Last action
1 October 2013 · Committee
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-104.
Sponsors
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Subjects
Energy
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement the terms of any agreement for the management of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs entered into by the President and approved by Congress. Sets forth the procedures for submission of such agreements to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to take necessary actions to implement the terms of the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico, signed at Los Cabos, February 20, 2012 (the Agreement). Exempts from certain resources extraction reporting requirements any actions taken by a public company in accordance with a transboundary hydrocarbon agreement. Approves the Agreement.
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Timeline
18 April 2013
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, 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
18 April 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 April 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Source: Committee
25 April 2013
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
6 May 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Source: Committee
15 May 2013
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 16.
Source: Committee
15 May 2013
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 May 2013
Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Source: Committee
6 June 2013
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
Source: Calendars
6 June 2013
Discharge
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Source: Discharge
6 June 2013
Committee
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Source: Committee
6 June 2013
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-101, Part I.
Source: Committee
6 June 2013
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-101, Part I.
Source: Committee
25 June 2013
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 171 (Roll no. 293).
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 171 (Roll no. 293).
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 232 (Roll no. 292).
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4107)
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Floor
Mr. Garcia moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H4106; text CR H4106)
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Passed
AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H.Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection. ((consideration: CR H4096-4097; text of certain modified House amendments: CR H4097)
Source: Floor
27 June 2013
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H4096-4108; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4097-4098)
Source: Floor
8 July 2013
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
1 October 2013
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-104.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 8 July 2013 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 27 June 2013 · Download file
- Reported in House · 6 June 2013 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 18 April 2013 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 8 July 2013
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 8 July 2013
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 27 June 2013
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 27 June 2013
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 27 June 2013
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 6 June 2013
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1613) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013, through July 5, 2013; and for other purposes.
- related to ← A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take actions to implement the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico.
- amends ← HAMDT 233
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1613
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/1613
- us · 113-hr-1613 · source updated 24 March 2026