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

HR 9004 — To allow the Secretary of the Interior to authorize geological and geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

In plain language

The bill authorizes geological and geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.

This bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to approve geological and geophysical surveys for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, with certain regulations followed. It mandates that approvals be granted within 30 days, unless the area is under a leasing moratorium.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to authorize certain geological and geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities. The surveys must cover areas of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf that are not subject to existing moratoria on oil and gas leasing. Authorized surveys are deemed to comply with applicable laws to protect marine mammals and endangered species.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9004 do?
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to authorize certain geological and geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities. The surveys must cover areas of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf that are not subject to existing moratoria on oil and gas leasing. Authorized surveys are deemed to comply with applicable laws to protect marine mammals and endangered species.
Who sponsors HR 9004?
HR 9004 is sponsored by Graves, Garret (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9004?
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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