H.R. 1778 — To provide that an order by the Secretary of the Interior imposing a moratorium on Federal coal leasing shall not take effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted, and for other purposes.

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(Sec. 1) This bill provides that an order by the Department of the Interior imposing a moratorium on federal coal leasing shall not take effect unless Interior submits the order to Congress and a joint resolution of approval is enacted by Congress within 30 legislative days of receipt.

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2017-03-29
Introduced in House
2017-03-29
Introduced in House
2017-03-29
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2017-04-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
2017-07-27
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2017-11-29
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
2017-11-29
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2017-11-30
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2017-11-30
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.
2018-02-05
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-545.
2018-02-05
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-545.
2018-02-05
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.

To provide that an order by the Secretary of the Interior imposing a moratorium on Federal coal leasing shall not take effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted, and for other purposes.

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