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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S72) Bill TextA bill to make improvements to the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 to increase the number of days per year the chairperson of the Arctic Research Commission shall be compensated for serving as a member of the Commission.
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Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. 2/1/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate regulations necessary to reduce the aggregate net level of global warming pollution emissions; and (2) establish a market-based emissions cap and global warming pollutants trading program. Establishes the Climate Reinvestment Fund. Requires EPA to: (1) establish, and revise every five years, standards for passenger vehicle emissions; and (2) research global climate change standards and processes. Sets forth requirements for retail electricity suppliers [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextHonoring and recognizing the achievements of Barbara Hillary, the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Honors and recognizes the achievements of Barbara Hillary (the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole).
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Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4059-4060) Bill TextA bill to address security risks posed by global climate change and for other purposes. 3/28/2007--Introduced. Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate on the anticipated geopolitical effects of global climate change and the implications of such effects on U.S. national security.Requires the Director to prepare the estimate using the mid-range projections of the fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to make assessments and recommendation concerning the risks posed by global warming and the security implications, opportunities, and consequences of global warming.Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the projected impact on the military installations, capabilities, and operations of the effects of global climate change as assessed in the estimate and to recommend research and analysis needed to further [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. Bill TextTo address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate on the anticipated geopolitical effects of global climate change and the implications of such effects on U.S. national security.Requires the Director to prepare the estimate using the mid-range projections of the fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to make assessments and recommendation concerning the risks posed by global warming and the security implications, opportunities, and consequences of global warming.Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the projected impact on the military installations, capabilities, and operations of the effects of global climate change as assessed in the estimate and to recommend research and analysis needed to further assess [...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextA bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System under the Wilderness Act.
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska. 3/13/2008--Introduced. American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008 - Authorizes the exploration, leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for oil and gas exploration, development, and production in the Coastal Plain. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. States that, in connection with specified environmental protection laws, the Secretary shall not be required to: (1) identify nonleasing alternative courses of action; or (2) analyze the environmental effects of those actions. Authorizes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. 1/29/2008--Introduced. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for leasing, preleasing, and specified related activity within the Chukchi or Beaufort Sea Planning Area until the following prerequisites have been met: (1) the Secretary enters into an agreement with the National Research Council to report to Congress upon specified missing information regarding the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea marine and coastal ecosystems, and the adequacy of environmental, public health and cultural studies; (2) the polar bear is listed as an endangered species or a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and critical habitat is designated for it, or the Secretary publishes a determination that such a listing is not warranted;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421) Bill TextRecognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world. 4/1/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the historic significance of the journey to, and successful crossing of, the North Pole by the USS Nautilus. Commends its officers and crew on the 50th anniversary of such achievement. Recognizes the Nautilus's journey as not only a military and scientific accomplishment, but also in confirming America's long-standing interest in that vital region. Commends the role of the Nautilus and the U.S. submarine force in protecting the interests of the free world during the Cold War. Supports the continuing role of the U.S. submarine force in defending our country in the 21st century.
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Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712) Bill TextA bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. 5/1/2008--Introduced. American Energy Production Act of 2008 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit projected lines of states adjacent to the subsoil and seabed of the outer Continental Shelf to be used for oil and gas preleasing and leasing activities. Authorizes the governor of a state with a new producing area within the offshore administrative boundaries beyond the submerged land of the state to petition the Secretary of Energy requesting that the Secretary make new producing areas available for oil and gas leasing.Provides for disposition of outer Continental Shelf revenues from new producing areas to the Treasury and to new producing states and coastal political subdivisions.Sets forth a lease sales program for oil and gas development within the Coastal Plain located on a certain map entitled "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge." Prescribes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727. Bill TextA bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. 5/6/2008--Introduced. American Energy Production Act of 2008 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit projected lines of states adjacent to the subsoil and seabed of the outer Continental Shelf to be used for oil and gas preleasing and leasing activities. Authorizes the governor of a state with a new producing area within the offshore administrative boundaries beyond the submerged land of the state to petition the Secretary of Energy to make new producing areas available for oil and gas leasing. Sets forth a lease sales program for oil and gas development within the Coastal Plain located on a certain map entitled "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge." Prescribes environmental protection procedures for the Coastal Plain. Requires Alaska to establish in is state treasury the "Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund,"[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712) Bill TextA bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. 5/1/2008--Introduced. American Energy Production Act of 2008 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit projected lines of states adjacent to the subsoil and seabed of the outer Continental Shelf to be used for oil and gas preleasing and leasing activities. Authorizes the governor of a state with a new producing area within the offshore administrative boundaries beyond the submerged land of the state to petition the Secretary of Energy requesting that the Secretary make new producing areas available for oil and gas leasing.Provides for disposition of outer Continental Shelf revenues from new producing areas to the Treasury and to new producing states and coastal political subdivisions.Sets forth a lease sales program for oil and gas development within the Coastal Plain located on a certain map entitled "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge." Prescribes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421) Bill TextRecognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world. 4/1/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the historic significance of the journey to, and successful crossing of, the North Pole by the USS Nautilus. Commends its officers and crew on the 50th anniversary of such achievement. Recognizes the Nautilus's journey as not only a military and scientific accomplishment, but also in confirming America's long-standing interest in that vital region. Commends the role of the Nautilus and the U.S. submarine force in protecting the interests of the free world during the Cold War. Supports the continuing role of the U.S. submarine force in defending our country in the 21st century.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alaska, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Department of the Interior, Easements, Energy, Energy assistance for the poor, Energy conservation, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Export controls, Fishery management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous wastes, Indian economic development, Indigenous peoples, Judicial review, Land transfers, Law, Marine resources, Minorities, Natural resources, Oil and gas leases, Oil and gas royalties, Oil pollution, Oil well drilling, Pipelines, Prospecting, Public lands, Reclamation of land, Right-of-way, Rural affairs, Solid wastes, Trade, Transportation, Water pollution, Water pollution control, Welfare, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife refuges
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska. 3/13/2008--Introduced. American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008 - Authorizes the exploration, leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for oil and gas exploration, development, and production in the Coastal Plain. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. States that, in connection with specified environmental protection laws, the Secretary shall not be required to: (1) identify nonleasing alternative courses of action; or (2) analyze the environmental effects of those actions. Authorizes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. Bill TextTo promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, to increase American energy independence, and for other purposes. 2/14/2008--Introduced. American-Made Energy Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify and set forth provisions concerning tax credits for alternative and renewable energy, nuclear power facility construction, and an advanced coal project and deductions for energy efficient commercial buildings, qualified refinery property, and oil and gas well depletion. Establishes the American-Made Energy Trust Fund.Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to repeal a provision that prohibits federal agencies from procuring alternative or synthetic fuel for any mobility-related use unless its life cycle greenhouse gas emissions are less than those for fuel from conventional petroleum sources.Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the effects of state guaranteed profit [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/29/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextEncouraging the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to support a recovery mission for the human remains of the crew killed in the George One crash in Antarctica, and for other purposes. 2/15/2008--Introduced. Encourages the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Defense (DOD) to support a mission to recover the human remains and the makeshift tombstone of the crew of the George One Navy patrol plane that crashed on Thurston Island in Antarctica.
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Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. 1/29/2008--Introduced. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for leasing, preleasing, and specified related activity within the Chukchi or Beaufort Sea Planning Area until the following prerequisites have been met: (1) the Secretary enters into an agreement with the National Research Council to report to Congress upon specified missing information regarding the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea marine and coastal ecosystems, and the adequacy of environmental, public health and cultural studies; (2) the polar bear is listed as an endangered species or a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and critical habitat is designated for it, or the Secretary publishes a determination that such a listing is not warranted;[...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextA bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System under the Wilderness Act.
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextHonoring and recognizing the achievements of Barbara Hillary, the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Honors and recognizes the achievements of Barbara Hillary (the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole).
Also tagged in: Air pollution, Armed forces, Climate change, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Emergency management, Emigration, Environmental protection, Ethnic relations, Food, Food supply, Foreign policy, Greenhouse gases, Hurricanes, Immigration, Intelligence activities, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Logistics, Military bases, Military doctrine, Military maneuvers, Military operations, Military personnel, Military research, Military strategy, Military training, Minorities, National security, Polar regions, Refugees, Science policy, Weather
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. Bill TextTo address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate on the anticipated geopolitical effects of global climate change and the implications of such effects on U.S. national security.Requires the Director to prepare the estimate using the mid-range projections of the fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to make assessments and recommendation concerning the risks posed by global warming and the security implications, opportunities, and consequences of global warming.Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the projected impact on the military installations, capabilities, and operations of the effects of global climate change as assessed in the estimate and to recommend research and analysis needed to further assess [...] show full description
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