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HR 1205 106th Congress House

To prohibit oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes.

Introduced: March 18, 1999 See on congress.gov
Energy Civil actions and liabilityGas in submerged landsGreat LakesLaw
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Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesPetroleum in submerged landsSubmarine oil well drillingWater Resources Development
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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
Mar 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 18, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 18, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 24, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits any drilling activity (including any slant or directional drilling) to extract oil or gas from submerged lands in any of the Great Lakes.

Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce such prohibition.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 18, 1999
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