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- H.R.73
H.R.73: To protect the ecologically fragile coastal resources of south Florida by prohibiting offshore oil and gas activities and by cancelling Federal leases in the area of the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the south Florida coast.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from conducting lease sales, or permitting exploration, production, or drilling activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act in a certain area in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area. Cancels all leases under such Act in such area. Prescribes Federal compensation guidelines for holders of such cancelled leases. Declares that the State of Florida shall not be required to provide any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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| Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) |