HR-4984 : Still Just a Bill

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.

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.House committee actions
2016-04-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2016-04-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Brett Guthrie [R] (KY-2)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Oil and gas
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Kentucky

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