A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States.

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Congressional Summary of S 59

Deems the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015, issued by the Secretary of the Interior, to be the final oil and gas leasing program for the period FY2015-FY2020.

Considers the Secretary to have issued a final environmental impact statement to the FY2013-FY2018 oil and gas leasing program in accordance with certain requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Excludes Lease Sales 214, 232, and 239, from the FY2015-FY2020 final oil and gas leasing program.

Declares that this Act does not affect restrictions on oil and gas leasing under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006.

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Current Status of Bill S 59

Bill S 59 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2015. Bill S 59 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 7, 2015. Bill S 59's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 7, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 59

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 59

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 59

A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States.