House Bill 5901
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the Army to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 21, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5901
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Natural gas produced may only be used to support activities and operations at Fort Knox, and may not be sold for use elsewhere.
The Army may also take ownership of any production and treatment equipment or facilities utilized by a contractor in accordance with the terms of an agreement for the production or use of natural gas.
May 21, 2018
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05/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
05/21/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/21/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:39:28 PM