A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S977-978)

S.Res.77 through Congress

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Related House measure: H.Res.140 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 28, 2011

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the nation's economy and security depend upon full and immediate restoration of shallow and deepwater drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and (2) the long-term economic health of Alaska depends upon the responsible development of the oil and natural gas reserves of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.

Urges the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) streamline the review and approval of applications for both shallow and deepwater drilling permits in the Outer Continental Shelf, (2) take immediate action to provide the shallow and deepwater industry with a completed sample application meeting all new safety and environmental regulations, (3) supply written guidance and clarification to applicants regarding new safety requirements, and (4) give permit applicants timely and detailed explanations on any areas of a permit which do not satisfy new requirements.

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Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R–TX

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Feb 28, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S977-978)
Feb 28, 2011
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HRES 140 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

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Discuss S.Res.77, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/77

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-02-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres77/BILLS-112sres77is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.77 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.77, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/77

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-02-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres77/BILLS-112sres77is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:13:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.77, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/77

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-02-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres77/BILLS-112sres77is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:13:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.77 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.77, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/77

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2011-02-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres77/BILLS-112sres77is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:13:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.77 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.