HR 790
111th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Massachusetts
Monuments and memorials
Oil and gas
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Georges Bank Preservation Act
Introduced: February 2, 2009
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
Feb 4, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Feb 4, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Feb 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 2, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E172)
Feb 2, 2009
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.