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H.R. 70 (104th)

To permit exports of certain domestically produced crude oil, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

26 July 1995 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44], Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2]

Subjects

Energy

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Summary

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to permit the export of Alaskan North Slope oil. Mandates that, except in certain cases, such oil be transported by American merchant marine vessels. Retains the President's authority to prohibit exportation of the oil. Repeals certain statutory limitations placed upon crude oil exports.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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

  2. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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

  3. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 17 January 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 January 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOE.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 May 1995

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 May 1995

    Committee

    See S.395.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 May 1995

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 May 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 June 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USTR.

    Source: Committee

  12. 15 June 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 15 June 1995

    Discharge

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 15 June 1995

    Committee

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Source: Committee

  15. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 15, 1995.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 15 June 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-139, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 15 June 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-139, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  18. 21 July 1995

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 197 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 70 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. The rule makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Resources Committee for the purpose of amendment under the fiv e-minute rule. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendment in the Congressional Record. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 70, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 395 and consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to consider an amendment described in subsection (b) of the rule. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the motion is passed,

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 197 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 July 1995

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 197 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 July 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from USTR.

    Source: Committee

  23. 24 July 1995

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 July 1995

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 324 - 77 (Roll no. 557).

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 July 1995

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 324 - 77 (Roll no. 557).

    Source: Floor

  26. 24 July 1995

    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.

    Source: Floor

  27. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  28. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 70.

    Source: Floor

  29. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  30. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 197. (consideration: CR H7485-7507)

    Source: Floor

  31. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 70 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  32. 24 July 1995

    Passed

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 70 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instruction allowed. The rule makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Resources Committee for the purpose of amendment under the five- minute rule. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendment in the Congressional Record. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 70, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 395 and consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to consider an amendment described in subsection (b) of the rule. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the motion is passed,

    Source: Floor

  33. 26 July 1995

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

    Source: Calendars

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 24 July 1995

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