HR 5429 · 109th Congress · Energy

American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act

Introduced 2006-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]· House

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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.(2006-06-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2006-05-25
Roll #209
Yea 225Nay 201
Democrats
27 Yea·170 Nay
Republicans
198 Yea·30 Nay
PassedHouse · 2006-05-25
Roll #209
Yea 225Nay 201
Democrats
27 Yea·170 Nay
Republicans
198 Yea·30 Nay
FailedHouse · 2006-05-25
Roll #208
Yea 201Nay 223
Democrats
177 Yea·20 Nay
Republicans
23 Yea·203 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, implement, and administer a competitive oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Repeals the prohibition against production or leasing of oil and gas resources from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Declares that this Act is in compliance with specified environmental requirements and is compatible with ANWR purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to a total of 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a Special Area, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Permits directional drilling in such Special Areas. Prescribes guidelines for implementation of lease sales. Sets forth: (1) a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review; and (3) a plan for federal and state distribution of revenues. Directs the Secretary to issue rights-of-way and easements across the Coastal Plain for the transportation of oil and gas. Provides for financial assistance for local government impact aid and community service assistance. Establish…

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