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HR 882 105th Congress House

San Francisco Bay Shipping and Fisheries Enhancement Act of 1997

Official title: To reduce the risk of oil pollution and improve the safety of navigation in San Francisco Bay by removing hazards to navigation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 27, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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Mar 13, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 13, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E341-342)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 13, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

San Francisco Bay Shipping and Fisheries Enhancement Act of 1997 - Requires: (1) a navigation project in San Francisco Bay, California, to remove underwater hazards to navigation near Alcatraz Island; (2) modification of navigation lanes and rerouting of vessel traffic to improve safety and efficiency; and (3) a survey of vessels owned by, or operated under contract for, the Maritime Administration for risks for oil spills or other hazards to human health or the environment. Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 27, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 882: San Francisco Bay Shipping and Fisheries Enhancement Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-882/
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"H.R. 882: San Francisco Bay Shipping and Fisheries Enhancement Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-882/.
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