To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
113th Congress, 2013–2015
Enacted — Signed by the President on Oct 2, 2013
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on October 2, 2013.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Hank: Despite sequestration, House GOP wastes two days on helium”
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Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson [D-GA4]
on Apr 26, 2013
“Larsen Votes to Extend Vital Schools, Transportation, and Public Safety Funds for Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties”
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Rep. Rick Larsen [D-WA2]
on Sep 25, 2013
“Risch Praises Passage of Helium Stewardship Act”
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Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
on Sep 26, 2013
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 783: Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
Ordered Reported on Jun 18, 2013. 98% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Feb 6, 2013
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Introduced
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Mar 20, 2013
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Ordered Reported
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Apr 25, 2013
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Rules Change —
Agreed To
This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 178 (113th). |
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Apr 26, 2013
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. |
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May 7, 2013
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Considered by Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Sep 19, 2013
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Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. |
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Sep 25, 2013
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Passed the House with an Amendment. |
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Sep 26, 2013
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Senate Agreed to Changes
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Oct 2, 2013
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 527 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 2, 2015. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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