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S. 4579 118th Congress Senate

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024

Official title: A bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 18, 2024 Introduced by: Patty Murray Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, research
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Intergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesPacific OceanSeashores and lakeshoresState and local government operationsWashington StateWater qualityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.
Dec 10, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 18, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 10, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8783 Identical bill Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 18, 2024
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4579: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4579/
MLA
"S. 4579: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4579/.
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S. 4579, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4579/.
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[S. 4579: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4579/)
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