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HR 5864 110th Congress House

Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008

Official title: To designate Puerto Mosquito Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 8, 2008 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Administrative procedureCaribbean areaDepartment of CommerceFederal-territorial relations
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Government Operations and PoliticsLawMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine parks and reservesPuerto Rico
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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
Apr 25, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Apr 22, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 22, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 25, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008 - Designates certain submerged lands and waters of Puerto Mosquito Bay, Puerto Rico, as the Puerto Mosquito Bay National Marine Sanctuary under specified provisions of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Gives the governor of Puerto Rico veto power over the designation of any part of that area and over the related management plan and regulations. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue a comprehensive management plan and implementing regulations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jul 30, 2008
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 8, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5864: Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5864/
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"H.R. 5864: Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5864/.
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H.R. 5864, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5864/.
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