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Public Law94th CongressInterstate commissions
S.J.Res. 126Became Law

A joint resolution consenting to an extension and renewal of the Interstate Compact to conserve oil and gas.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Apr 29, 1976)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-771)

Interstate Compact - Gives congressional consent to an extension through December 31, 1978, of the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas as signed on February 16, 1935, by 29 States.

Sets forth the provisions of such compact which include the prevention of: (1) the operation of oil wells with an inefficient gas-oil ratio; (2) the drowning of any stratum capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities; (3) the escape or burning of gas from a natural gas well; (4) the inefficient use or locating of wells; and (5) the creation of unnecessary fire hazards. Requires each State to enact statutes or enforce existing statutes to prevent such problems.

Specifies that compact shall not create or perpetuate price fixing or monopolies.

Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission created by the compact.

Directs the Attorney General to review the activities of any advisory committees to the Commission and the States, and report to the Congress by June 30, 1978, as to whether the activities of any such committees could tend to create or maintain situations inconsistent with the antitrust laws of the United States.

What just happenedOct 14, 1976

Public law 94-493.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Public LawOct 15, 1976
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  1. Oct 14, 1976PresidentE40000

    Public law 94-493.

  2. Oct 14, 1976BecameLaw36000

    Public law 94-493.

  3. Oct 14, 1976PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 14, 1976BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 4, 1976FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Oct 4, 1976President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Oct 1, 1976President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Oct 1, 1976PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Sep 29, 1976FloorH37100

    Measure passed House.

  10. Sep 29, 1976Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

  11. Sep 29, 1976FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  12. Sep 29, 1976DischargeH12300

    Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce discharged in House.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Sep 29, 1976Committee5500

    Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce discharged in House.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. May 4, 1976IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. May 3, 1976Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  16. May 3, 1976Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  17. May 3, 1976Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  18. May 3, 1976Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  19. Apr 29, 1976Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-771.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Apr 29, 1976Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-771.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 11, 1975IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 11, 1975IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 29, 197601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-771)

Interstate Compact - Gives congressional consent to an extension through December 31, 1978, of the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas as signed on February 16, 1935, by 29 States.

Sets forth the provisions of such compact which include the prevention of: (1) the operation of oil wells with an inefficient gas-oil ratio; (2) the drowning of any stratum capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities; (3) the escape or burning of gas from a natural gas well; (4) the inefficient use or locating of wells; and (5) the creation of unnecessary fire hazards. Requires each State to enact statutes or enforce existing statutes to prevent such problems.

Specifies that compact shall not create or perpetuate price fixing or monopolies.

Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission created by the compact.

Directs the Attorney General to review the activities of any advisory committees to the Commission and the States, and report to the Congress by June 30, 1978, as to whether the activities of any such committees could tend to create or maintain situations inconsistent with the antitrust laws of the United States.

Introduced in SenateSep 11, 197500

Interstate Compact - Gives congressional consent to an extension of the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas as signed on February 16, 1935 by 29 States.

Sets forth the provisions of such compact which include the prevention of: (1) the operation of oil wells with an inefficient gas-oil ratio; (2) the drowning of any stratum capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities; (3) the escape or burning of gas from a natural gas well; (4) the inefficient use or locating of wells; and (5) the creation of unnecessary fire hazards. Requires each State to enact statutes or enforce existing statutes to prevent such problems.

Specifies that such compact shall not create or perpetuate price fixing or monopolies.

Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission created by the compact.