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Bill100th CongressFiled Feb 26, 1987Energy
S. 597

A bill to provide for a moratorium on the issuance of oil shale patents and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 1987)

Prohibits the approval of any patent application of an oil shale mining claim located prior to the enactment of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, until further action by the Congress.

What just happenedFeb 26, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources and Development.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Feb 26, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources and Development.

    Energy Production and Regulation Subcommittee
  2. Feb 26, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Feb 26, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate