Alaska Offshore Parity Act
This bill directs how revenues from Alaska's offshore oil and gas leases are distributed. Starting in 2024, 30% of "qualified revenues" (from energy development on the Alaska outer Continental Shelf) goes to the State of Alaska, 7.5% to coastal political subdivisions (like counties or municipalities near lease areas), and 12.5% to a national ocean fund. The state must use its share for coastal protection, infrastructure, climate adaptation, or education projects, while coastal communities receive funds based on proximity to lease sites. All distributions are automatic, require annual reporting, and do not change existing lease terms or require federal approval of specific projects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 2, 2023
Last action Nov 21, 2024
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5
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2
Committee
3
Nov 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
upper
Nov 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Mar 2, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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