A joint resolution consenting to an extension and renewal of the Interstate Compact to conserve oil and gas.
Public Law 94-493 · S.J.Res. 126 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 14, 1976 · Energy
Sponsor: Sen. Scoop Jackson (D-WA)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. Scoop Jackson, Sen. John Johnston
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Interstate Compact - Gives congressional consent to an extension through December 31, 1978, of the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas as signed on February 16, 1935, by 29 States.
Sets forth the provisions of such compact which include the prevention of: (1) the operation of oil wells with an inefficient gas-oil ratio; (2) the drowning of any stratum capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities; (3) the escape or burning of gas from a natural gas well; (4) the inefficient use or locating of wells; and (5) the creation of unnecessary fire hazards. Requires each State to enact statutes or enforce existing statutes to prevent such problems.
Specifies that compact shall not create or perpetuate price fixing or monopolies.
Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission created by the compact.
Directs the Attorney General to review the activities of any advisory committees to the Commission and the States, and report to the Congress by June 30, 1978, as to whether the activities of any such committees could tend to create or maintain situations inconsistent with the antitrust laws of the United States.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Oct 14, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-493.
- Oct 4, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 1, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Sep 29, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Energy and Commerce Committee
- May 4, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- May 3, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Apr 29, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 11, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.