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- H.R.55
H.R.55: Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 9, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the dumping in Long Island Sound or Block Island Sound of dredged material from any Federal or non-Federal project that contains any of the constituents prohibited as other than trace contaminants (as defined by certain Federal ocean dumping criteria set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations), except where it...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Michael P. Forbes (D-N.Y.) |