A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take actions to implement the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Latest action · Oct 14, 2013 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Passed SenateOct 12, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Approves the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to implement the Agreement's terms, including: (1) approving unitization agreements and related arrangements for the exploration of, and development or production of oil or gas from, transboundary reservoirs and geological structures; (2) disclosing information, as necessary, regarding exploration, development, and production of a transboundary reservoir or geological structure that may be considered confidential, privileged, or proprietary information under law; and (3) accepting and taking action not inconsistent with an expert determination under the Agreement.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 25, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | Apr 25, 2013 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 14, 2013Held at the desk.
- Oct 14, 2013Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 14, 2013Received in the House.
- Oct 12, 2013Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7431)
- Oct 12, 2013Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7431)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1613 | Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act | Related bill | Oct 1, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 12, 2013Engrossed in Senate
- Apr 25, 2013Introduced in Senate
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