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Helium Extraction Act of 2017
4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3279
Bill 115 hr 3279, also known as the Helium Extraction Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote the extraction and production of helium in the United States.
The bill aims to increase domestic production of helium by streamlining the permitting process for helium extraction projects on federal lands. It also seeks to encourage research and development of new technologies for helium extraction.
Additionally, the Helium Extraction Act of 2017 includes provisions to ensure that the helium extracted from federal lands is sold at fair market value. This is intended to prevent the depletion of helium resources and ensure that the United States maintains a stable supply of this important natural resource. Overall, the bill is designed to support the domestic helium industry and reduce reliance on foreign sources of helium. It is seen as a way to promote economic growth and energy independence in the United States.
The bill aims to increase domestic production of helium by streamlining the permitting process for helium extraction projects on federal lands. It also seeks to encourage research and development of new technologies for helium extraction.
Additionally, the Helium Extraction Act of 2017 includes provisions to ensure that the helium extracted from federal lands is sold at fair market value. This is intended to prevent the depletion of helium resources and ensure that the United States maintains a stable supply of this important natural resource. Overall, the bill is designed to support the domestic helium industry and reduce reliance on foreign sources of helium. It is seen as a way to promote economic growth and energy independence in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 3279
Bill HR 3279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2017. Bill HR 3279 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2017. Bill HR 3279's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678. as of November 27, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3279
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3279
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3279
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