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- H.R.1899
H.R.1899: Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Protection Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 28, 1993
- Latest Major Action Aug. 24, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (45 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Protection Act of 1993 - Authorizes an interagency program for the preservation and protection of the economic and environmental resources of the Gulf of Mexico, to be known as the Gulf of Mexico Program. Designates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the lead agency of the Program. Establishes a Gulf of Mexico Program Office within EPA, to be located in a Gulf State. Requires the President to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from EPA.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf and by the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf.
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Executive Comment Received from Justice.
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| April 28, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Gregory H. Laughlin (R-Texas) |