Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Mines and mineral resources2008-07-31T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5486Bill Introduced: S.3389 Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1703402008-07-31T00:00:00Z
A bill to require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources, to allow such shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6066 Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/action/1575192008-05-15T00:00:00Z
To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources, to allow such shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5583 Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/action/1473142008-03-11T00:00:00Z
To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-31:/action/1417322007-12-31T00:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 31, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-174. Bill Signed by President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-31:/action/1417002007-12-31T00:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 31, 2007: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/action/1416782007-12-21T00:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 21, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/1411682007-12-18T00:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 18, 2007: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.4685 Minerals Reclamation Foundation Establishment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/1403302007-12-13T00:00:00Z
To establish the Minerals Reclamation Foundation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4292 Superior National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-05:/action/1387172007-12-05T00:00:00Z
To authorize the sale of certain National Forest System lands in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.836 Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into the deaths of 9 individuals that occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine near Huntington, Utah.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-04:/action/1388922007-12-04T00:00:00Z
Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into the deaths of 9 individuals that occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine near Huntington, Utah.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4228 Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1370002007-11-15T00:00:00Z
To withdraw certain Federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2349 Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-14:/action/1372092007-11-14T00:00:00Z
A bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/action/1364562007-11-09T00:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />November 09, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-114. Bill Vetoed: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-02:/action/1358192007-11-02T00:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />November 02, 2007: Vetoed by President. Bill Introduced: S.2287 Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/1356932007-11-01T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/action/1355062007-10-31T00:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-23:/action/1344402007-10-23T00:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 23, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-24:/action/1301692007-09-24T00:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 24, 2007: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.3614 Action Plan for Public Lands and Education Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/action/1297852007-09-20T00:00:00Z
To authorize Western States to make selections of public land within their borders in lieu of receiving 5 percent of the proceeds of the sale of public land lying within said States as provided by their respective enabling Acts.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2072 Action Plan for Public Lands and Education Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/action/1298402007-09-20T00:00:00Z
A bill to authorize Western States to make selections of public land within their borders in lieu of receiving 5 percent of the proceeds of the sale of public land lying within said States as provided by their respective enabling Acts.<br /><br />