US SB2523 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fort Knox Energy Security Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Army, effective as of August 2, 2007, to provide by contract or otherwise for the production, treatment, management, and use of natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky. Such natural gas may only be used to support activities and operations at Fort Knox and may not be sold for use elsewhere. The Army may take ownership of any gas production and treatment equipment and facilities and associated infrastructure from a contractor in accordance with the terms of a contract or other agreement. The authority provided by this bill applies only to Fort Knox, Kentucky, and nothing in this bill authorizes the production, treatment, management, or use of natural gas resources underlying any other Department of Defense installation.
Title
Fort Knox Energy Security Act
Sponsors
Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4984 (Related) 2016-05-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Kentucky
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Kentucky
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2523/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2523/BILLS-114s2523is.pdf |