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HR 7051 110th Congress House

Georges Bank Preservation Act

Official title: To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorizes exploration, development, or production of oil or natural ga… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorizes exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States.

Introduced: September 24, 2008 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Energy Fishery managementGas in submerged landsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine parks and reserves
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MassachusettsNational monumentsOil and gas leasesPetroleum in submerged landsPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sep 29, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Sep 25, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1973)
Sep 24, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 24, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 29, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Georges Bank Preservation Act - Prohibits the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the federal government for exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in: (1) any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary; or (2) the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Sep 25, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 24, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Sep 24, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7051: Georges Bank Preservation Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7051/
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"H.R. 7051: Georges Bank Preservation Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7051/.
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H.R. 7051, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7051/.
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