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To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the President to withdraw areas from oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2157| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (22)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Outer Continental Shelf Energy Access Now Act or the OCEAN Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the President's authority to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf. The President may prohibit oil and gas leasing on areas of the outer Continental Shelf located in a national marine sanctuary designated in accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act or by statute or rule. Any suspension of operations under a lease arising from a state of war or declaration of national emergency shall be for 90 days and may be renewed. The bill rescinds existing moratoriums on oil and gas leasing on areas of the outer Continental Shelf other than marine sanctuaries and national monuments. The President may not declare or reserve any ocean waters or lands beneath ocean waters as a national monument.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-956
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • April 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-956
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-956: A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the President to withdraw areas from oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4239: SECURE American Energy Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMonuments and memorialsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the President to withdraw areas from oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2157| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Outer Continental Shelf Energy Access Now Act or the OCEAN Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the President's authority to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf. The President may prohibit oil and gas leasing on areas of the outer Continental Shelf located in a national marine sanctuary designated in accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act or by statute or rule. Any suspension of operations under a lease arising from a state of war or declaration of national emergency shall be for 90 days and may be renewed. The bill rescinds existing moratoriums on oil and gas leasing on areas of the outer Continental Shelf other than marine sanctuaries and national monuments. The President may not declare or reserve any ocean waters or lands beneath ocean waters as a national monument.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-956
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • April 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-956
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (22)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-956: A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to limit the authority of the President to withdraw areas from oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4239: SECURE American Energy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMonuments and memorialsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection