H.R. 5626 - Blowout Prevention Act of 2010
- Sponsor:
- Henry A. Waxman
- Summary:
- To protect public health and safety and the environment by requiring the use of safe well control technologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk oil and gas wells in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Blowout Prevention Act of 2010
H.R. 5626 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)
- Summary
- To protect public health and safety and the environment by requiring the use of safe well control technologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk oil and gas wells in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To protect public health and safety and the environment by requiring the use of safe well control technologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk oil and gas wells in the United States, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010
- Sponsor
- Henry A. Waxman
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Energy
- Accidents
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Business ethics
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Energy
- Department of the Interior
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Fires
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government investigations
- Judicial review and appeals
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marine pollution
- Oil and gas
- Pollution liability
- Technology assessment
- Worker safety and health
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 6/29/2010 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 6/29/2010 6/29/2010 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 6/29/2010 Referred to House Natural Resources 6/29/2010 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 6/30/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. 6/30/2010 Subcommittee Hearings Held. 7/15/2010 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent . 7/15/2010 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 7/15/2010 Ordered to be Reported, amended, by the Yeas and Nays: 48-0 (1 member voting "present").. 7/29/2010 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-581, Part I. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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