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HR 440 103th Congress House

To impose a 10-year moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas off the coast of New Jersey.

Introduced: February 23, 1993 See on congress.gov
Energy Continental shelfEnergy policyEnvironmental ProtectionGas in submerged lands
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New JerseyOil and gas leasesPetroleum in submerged landsProspectingSubmarine oil well drilling
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 4, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any oil or gas leasing or preleasing activity (including the approval of exploration, development, or production plans) for a ten-year moratorium period for specified areas off the New Jersey coast.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 23, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 440: To impose a 10-year moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas off the coast of New Jersey.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-440/
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