American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act

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Introduced

5 January 2011

Last action

10 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Landry, Jeffrey M. [R-LA-3], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the prohibition against leasing or other development leading to production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Deems any oil and gas leasing programs and activities authorized by this Act to be in compliance with ANWR purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to 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 the Special Area. Prescribes procedures governing Coastal Plain lease sales, as well as terms and conditions, including: (1) environmental protection; (2) federal and state distribution of revenues; (3) rights-of-way; and (4) local government impact aid and community service assistance. Sets forth: (1) a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; and (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review of complaints. Establishes the ANWR Alternative Energy Trust Fund.

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Timeline

5 January 2011
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
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5 January 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 January 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 January 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Source: Committee
1 February 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Source: Committee
10 February 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to ← No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011
related to ← American-Made Energy Act of 2011
related to ← Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act
related to ← Job Creation Act of 2011

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/49
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/49
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