HR 7051
110th Congress
House
Energy
Fishery management
Gas in submerged lands
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Massachusetts
National monuments
Oil and gas leases
Petroleum in submerged lands
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Georges Bank Preservation Act
Introduced: September 24, 2008
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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