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- H.R.1631
H.R.1631: To permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 26, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas or any other mineral in the following planning areas: (1) eastern Gulf of Mexico; (2) Straits of Florida; or (3) South Atlantic, extending from the Straits of Florida planning area to the border between the States of Florida and Georgia.Conditions the sale of an option...
(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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| April 26, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.) |