United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2131 — Gulf Conservation and Recreation Funding Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Gulf Conservation and Recreation Funding Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to annually pay Gulf producing states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) and each of their coastal political subdivisions an amount equal to the amount of revenue they will not receive due to moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases in offshore waters. The moratorium was established under Executive Order 14008 on January 27, 2021.

Bill Text

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The bill adds a requirement for compensatory payments to Gulf producing States and their coastal political subdivisions during the moratorium on new offshore oil and natural gas leases.

  • 43 U.S.C. 1331 note

    (4) Payments to gulf producing states to compensate for reductions in other payments resulting from moratorium on new leases.--In addition to the other payments required by this subsection, during the effective period of the moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases in offshore waters under Executive Order 14008 of January 27, 2021, the Secretary shall pay to each Gulf producing State and each coastal political subdivision each fiscal year an amount equal to the difference between the amount of such other payments for the fiscal year to the State or subdivision, respectively, and the average annual amount of such other payments to the State or subdivision, respectively, for fiscal years after fiscal year 2017 and up to fiscal year 2020.

    This change establishes financial compensation for Gulf producing States and coastal political subdivisions affected by a leasing moratorium.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2131 do?
Gulf Conservation and Recreation Funding Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to annually pay Gulf producing states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) and each of their coastal political subdivisions an amount equal to the amount of revenue they will not receive due to moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases in offshore waters. The moratorium was established under Executive Order 14008 on January 27, 2021.
Who sponsors HR 2131?
HR 2131 is sponsored by Carl, Jerry L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2131?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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