Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act
USA118th CongressHR-4877| House
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Summer L. Lee
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program concerning abandoned oil and gas wells. Under the program, DOE must work to improve (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. The program terminates after five years.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-215.
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4877.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2656-2658)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2713-2714)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 75 (Roll no. 157). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2656)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch and developmentWater storageWater use and supply
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act
USA118th CongressHR-4877| House
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program concerning abandoned oil and gas wells. Under the program, DOE must work to improve (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. The program terminates after five years.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-215.
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4877.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2656-2658)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2713-2714)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 75 (Roll no. 157). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2656)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Summer L. Lee
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch and developmentWater storageWater use and supply