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H.R.6074 Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: May 20, 2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 744.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on May 20, 2008, with a roll call of 324 ayes, 84 nays, and 26 not voting.

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  • 83% of users oppose H.R.6074

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    • On July 02, 2008, by salaud - Boy this is a lot of gall! From the makers of the cartel and corporation a bill that says "hey, you can't do that to US!". Maybe the EU should try to pass a bill called NOCORP.... NOMCD

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      As noted by salaud, a user on OpenCongress.org, on July 02, 2008, "Boy this is a lot of gall! From the makers of the cartel and corporation a bill that says "hey, you can't do that to US!". Maybe the EU should try to pass a bill called NOCORP.... NOMCD"

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • Oil Company Legislation - December 15, 2008 by Whiskey and Gunpowder » Whiskey Contributor - Supporters of HR 6074, which also would give DOJ authority to sue foreign oil cartels for violating U.S. antitrust laws, included 103 Republicans, according to its sponsor Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.). “‘Until we finally have an energy ...

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      As noted by Whiskey and Gunpowder » Whiskey Contributor on December 15, 2008, "Supporters of HR 6074, which also would give DOJ authority to sue foreign oil cartels for violating U.S. antitrust laws, included 103 Republicans, according to its sponsor Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.). “‘Until we finally have an energy ..." (http://www.whiskeyandgunpowder.com/oil-company-legislation/)
    • CA-03: Durston for Congress hitting the airwaves : The Bayne of ... - December 14, 2008 by The Bayne of Blog: California Notes - Lungren voted no on HR 6074, the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, a bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (324-84) to prevent the oil industry from gouging consumers at the pump. He also voted no on April 20, 2007, ...

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      As noted by The Bayne of Blog: California Notes on December 14, 2008, "Lungren voted no on HR 6074, the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, a bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (324-84) to prevent the oil industry from gouging consumers at the pump. He also voted no on April 20, 2007, ..." (http://bayneweb.com/blog/archives/1937)
    • Environmental Capital - WSJ.com : Axis of Oil: Senate's Rejection ... - December 11, 2008 by WSJ.com: Environmental Capital - WSJ.com - When oil prices hit record highs during the summer, Congressional Democrats led the charge against OPEC, even planning to sue the oil cartel. But Senate Republicans have landed the biggest blow against OPEC, by balking at the planned ...

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      As noted by WSJ.com: Environmental Capital - WSJ.com on December 11, 2008, "When oil prices hit record highs during the summer, Congressional Democrats led the charge against OPEC, even planning to sue the oil cartel. But Senate Republicans have landed the biggest blow against OPEC, by balking at the planned ..." (http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2008/12/12/axis-of-oil-senates-rejection-of-detroit-bailout-whacks-opec-too/)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • OPEC in the dock? - May 26, 2008 by Rocky Mountain News, CO - Case in point: Last week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly adopted HR 6074, a bill that would allow the US attorney general to sue OPEC under the ...

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      As noted by Rocky Mountain News, CO on May 26, 2008, "Case in point: Last week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly adopted HR 6074, a bill that would allow the US attorney general to sue OPEC under the ..." (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/26/opec-in-the-dock/)
    • House Passes OPEC Antitrust Legislation - May 20, 2008 by Helicopter Association International, VA - The US House of Representatives passed legislation (HR 6074) on Tuesday, May 20 known as NOPC that would amend antitrust law to allow legal action against ...

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      As noted by Helicopter Association International, VA on May 20, 2008, "The US House of Representatives passed legislation (HR 6074) on Tuesday, May 20 known as NOPC that would amend antitrust law to allow legal action against ..." (http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=58799)
    • US House Passes Legislation To Sue OPEC Over Oil Price Fixing - May 20, 2008 by RTT News, NY - The Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (HR 6074) incorporates the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007" or NOPEC provisions as passed ...

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      As noted by RTT News, NY on May 20, 2008, "The Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (HR 6074) incorporates the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007" or NOPEC provisions as passed ..." (http://www.rttnews.com/Content/TopStories.aspx?Node=B1&pageNum=2006_4337_2)
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