H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act

H.R. 1613 — 113^th Congress (2013–2014)

Summary

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
• Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
• Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
• Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act

Sponsor

Jeff Duncan

Co-Sponsors

• Mark E. Amodei
• Kerry L. Bentivolio
• Paul C. Broun
• Kevin Cramer
• Tom Graves
• Doc Hastings
• Doug Lamborn
• Michael T. McCaul
• Mark Meadows
• Markwayne Mullin
• Ted Poe
• Trey Radel
• Matt Salmon
• Steve Stockman
• Ann Wagner
• Lynn A. Westmoreland
• Joe Wilson

Subjects

• Energy
• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Bahamas
• Bermuda
• Business records
• Canada
• Caribbean area
• Congressional oversight
• Corporate finance and management
• Department of the Interior
• Economic performance and conditions
• Government studies and investigations
• International law and treaties
• Mexico
• Oil and gas
• Russia
• Securities

Related Bills

• S. 812 (113^th) : 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.
• H.Res. 274 (113^th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 1613) to Amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to Provide for the Proper Federal Management and Oversight of Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2231) to Amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to Increase Energy Exploration and Production on the Outer Continental Shelf, Provide for Equitable Revenue Sharing for All Coastal States, Implement the Reorganization of the Functions of the Former Minerals Management Service into Distinct and Separate Agencies, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2410) Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Programs for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Proceedings During the Period from June 29, 2013, Through July 5, 2013; and for Other Purposes.

Major Actions

Introduced	4/18/2013
Referred to Committee
Amendments (1 proposed)
Passed House	6/27/2013

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
select this vote	House	H.Amdt. 232 (Grayson) to H.R. 1613: To ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right ...	6/27/2013	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 213 voted YES 213 voted NO 9 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1613 To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes	6/27/2013	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 194 voted YES 232 voted NO 9 voted present/not voting
currently selected	House	H.R. 1613 (113th): Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act	6/27/2013	This bill PASSED the House 256 voted YES 171 voted NO 8 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	4/18/2013
		4/18/2013	Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, 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.
		4/18/2013	Referred to House Natural Resources
		4/18/2013	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
		4/18/2013	Referred to House Financial Services
		4/18/2013	Introduced in House
		4/19/2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
		4/25/2013	Committee Hearings Held.
		5/06/2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
		5/06/2013	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
		5/15/2013	Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
		5/15/2013	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	5/15/2013	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 16.
		6/06/2013	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-101, Part I.
		6/06/2013	Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
		6/06/2013	Committee on Financial Services discharged.
	Put on a legislative calendar	6/06/2013	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
		6/25/2013	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
		6/27/2013	AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H.Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection.
		6/27/2013	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274.
		6/27/2013	Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
		6/27/2013	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1613.
		6/27/2013	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 274, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of the Grayson amendment No. 1, as modified.
		6/27/2013	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed.
		6/27/2013	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 1613 had been postponed.
		6/27/2013	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1613 resumed.
		6/27/2013	Before the House recessed, the Chair had declared that the noes had prevailed by voice vote on the Grayson amendment. Mr. Grayson demanded the yeas and nays.
		6/27/2013	Considered as unfinished business.
		6/27/2013	Mr. Garcia moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
		6/27/2013	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that, prior to the commencement of drilling operations authorized under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior ensure that requirements are met for well safety, blowout protection, and risk assessment. The amendment would also require increased fines for every day in which a well is found to be in violation of these requirements and give the Secretary authority to collect these fines and also to increase their maximum amounts.
		6/27/2013	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
		6/27/2013	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
		6/27/2013
		6/27/2013	House amendment offered
		6/27/2013
		6/27/2013	House amendment offered
select this vote	Vote	6/27/2013	H.Amdt. 232 (Grayson) to H.R. 1613: To ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right ...
select this vote	Vote	6/27/2013	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1613 To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes
currently selected	House Vote on Passage	6/27/2013	H.R. 1613 (113th): Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
		6/27/2013	Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Grayson.
		6/27/2013	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Grayson.
		6/27/2013	Grayson amendment (A001) modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
		6/27/2013	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
		6/27/2013	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		7/08/2013	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
		10/01/2013	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-104.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
	H. Amdt. 232	Grayson, Alan [D-FL9]	June 27, 2013	Failed by voice vote on June 27, 2013.
	Add at the end the following: TITLE ___-- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. ___. STATE RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY NOT AFFECTED. Nothing in this Act and the amendments made by this Act affects the right and power of each State to prohibit management, leasing, developing, and use of lands beneath navigable waters, and the natural resources within such lands, within its boundaries. Show amendment details