H.R.6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act as introduced.

07/01/08
Corrections for July 1

•In Sunday's front section, the feature "Your Votes in Washington" incorrectly reported that the House passed a bill (HR 6251) on June 26 with a "use it or ...

Source: Daily Press, VA
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06/28/08
Thompson votes for oil companies to 'use it or lose it'

The “Use It or Lose It” bill (HR 6251), co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Thompson, gives oil companies an incentive to explore already available lands, ...

Source: Lake County News, CA
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06/26/08
Begin Drilling On 68 Million Acres

The bill Hinchey voted for today, HR 6251, the "Use It or Lose It" bill, would have compelled the oil and natural gas industries to start drilling on the 68 ...

Source: Hudson Valley Press, NY
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06/25/08
More Energy Supplies, Not More Taxes and Regulations, Are What We Need

These claims have no merit, yet bills like the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (HR 6251) seek to penalize oil companies with existing leases if, ...

Source: Heritage.org, DC
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06/24/08
Gordon co-sponsors use it or lose drilling bill

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, would prohibit the US Interior Department from issuing new federal oil and gas drilling leases to ...

Source: Murfreesboro Post, TN
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06/23/08
AAPG: 'Use it or lose it' bill could be harmful

It is an apparent response to HR 6251, which House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (DW.Va.) introduced on June 12. ...

Source: Oil & Gas Journal, TX
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06/21/08
The Wilderness Society Commends Responsible Energy Bills

The bills -- HR 6251, introduced by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall, HR 6256, introduced by Reps. Ed Markey, Rahm Emmanuel, ...

Source: Oil and Gas Online (press release), PA
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06/18/08
Wilson wants more drilling on federal lands

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act would force oil and gas companies to either produce or give up federal onshore and offshore leases. ...

Source: Ironton Tribune, OH
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