Rules Resource for H.R. 1229 – Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act & H.R. 1230 – Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act
Summary
H.R 1229: Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico.
H.R. 1230: Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes.
Type of Rule
Provides a structured rule for consideration of each measure. Reported by a vote of 9 yeas and 3 nays.
Amendments
H.R. 1229 & H.R. 1230 | Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan |
Submitted | 1 | 41 | 0 |
Withdrawn | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Made in Order | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate Time: Provides each measure one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the13amendments made in order.
- Provides a motion to recommit for each measure.
- Floor Managers: Bishop/Polis
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bills are expected to be debated on the floor on: May 5, 2011.