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Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration Act of 2009

111-hr797 — Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration Act of 2009. Sponsored by Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]. Introduced 2009-02-03. House bill. 111th Congress.

111-hr797 111th Congress House Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Died in Committee
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Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration Act of 2009

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Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]
Sponsor
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44] (R), CA
Introduced
2009-02-03
Committees
Natural Resources Committee; Rules Committee; Budget Committee
Subjects
Air quality; Alternative and renewable resources; Budget deficits and national debt; Employment and training programs; Energy efficiency and conservation; Energy research; Energy revenues and royalties; Marine and coastal resources, fisheries; Oil and gas; Research administration and funding; Research and development; Water quality

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
2009-02-03
Committee
2009-02-03
Referred to House Rules
Committee
2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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