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AK SJR5
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Trump Administration to reverse federal restrictions on hydrocarbon and mineral development in the Arctic outer continental shelf, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
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States that Alaska contains over 30 percent of the nation's technically recoverable oil and gas resources and has over 50 years of experience in sustainable resource development.
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Estimates that restricted areas contain up to 35 billion barrels of oil and over 150 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, with potential development generating 790,000 jobs and $633 billion in public revenue.
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Urges Congress to provide Alaska with 37.5 percent of revenue generated from outer continental shelf development for infrastructure and environmental preservation.
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Directs copies of the resolution to federal officials including the President, Vice President, Congressional leaders, Interior Secretary, and Alaska's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Support Outer Continental Shelf Develop.
Oil & Gas
Last Action
REFERRED TO RESOURCES
4/17/2017