Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006

Summary

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to offer the 181 Area and the 181 South Area for oil and gas leasing, notwithstanding their omission from the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program. Subjects the following areas to a moratorium upon oil and gas leasing (or any related activity): (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) any area in the Eastern Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the Florida coastline; or (3) specified areas within the Central Planning Area and within 100 miles of the Florida coastline. Reserves to the United States the right to designate national defense areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary to permit any person who has entered into an oil or gas lease with the Secretary in any area described in this Act, as of the date of enactment of this Act, to exchange the lease for a bonus or royalty credit that may only be used in the Gulf of Mexico. Prescribes requirements for: (1) disposition of qualified Outer Continental Shelf revenues from the 181 Area, the 181 South Area, and the 2002-2007 planning areas of the Gulf of Mexico; (2) allocation among Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions; (3) historical lease sites; and (4) payments to coastal political subdivisions. Sets forth the authorized uses of amounts received by Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions, including for certain environmental protection projects and activities. Sets limitations upon the amount of distributed qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.

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Timeline

1. 20 July 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

   Source: Calendars

2. 20 July 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 July 2006

   Calendars

   Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.

   Source: Calendars

4. 24 July 2006

   Floor

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

5. 26 July 2006

   Floor

   Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S8211-8216)

   Source: Floor

6. 27 July 2006

   Passed

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8329-8339, S8341-8361)

   Source: Floor

7. 31 July 2006

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8423-8444)

   Source: Floor

8. 1 August 2006

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8482-8483, S8485, S8486-8489, S8492-8513)

   Source: Floor

9. 1 August 2006

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 25. Record Vote Number: 219.(text: CR S8511-8513)

   Source: Floor

10. 2 August 2006

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

11. 2 August 2006

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

12. 2 August 2006

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 1 August 2006 · Official file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · 21 July 2006 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 1 August 2006

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 1 August 2006

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 1 August 2006

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 21 July 2006

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 21 July 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 July 2006

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Sponsors

• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor

Related records

• related to → Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006