HR 5864
110th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative procedure
Caribbean area
Department of Commerce
Federal-territorial relations
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Puerto Rico
Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Conservation Act of 2008
Introduced: April 22, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1