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AR SR36
Resolution
Status
3/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Oil and natural gas industries provide over 11 million jobs nationwide, including 93,000 jobs and $10 billion in gross domestic income in Arkansas in 2019.
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Senate urges the President to support policies ensuring continued operation of existing oil and natural gas pipelines and construction of new pipelines.
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Resolution calls for resumption of consistent federal lease sales and immediate preparation of a new five-year offshore leasing program.
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Claims U.S. offshore oil and natural gas production is among the lowest carbon intensive energy regions globally and that halting development shifts production overseas.
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Senate directs authenticated copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, U.S. Secretaries of Interior and Transportation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Arkansas Congressional delegation, and Arkansas news media.
Legislative Description
To Strongly Urge The President Of The United States To Support Policies And Measures To Ensure The United States' Long-term Energy Affordability, Security, Leadership, And Progress.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
3/15/2022