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- H.RES.856
H.RES.856: Recognizing the national marine sanctuaries program as critical to managing the ocean and Great Lake resources of the United States, and commending local and State partners and volunteers of the program for their contribution.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced June 8, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the national marine sanctuary program as critical to the management of the ocean and Great Lake resources of the United States, as well as a leading force in promoting ocean education and literacy. Commends state and local partners and volunteers of the program for critical management and devotion to the conservation of national marine sanctuaries. Acknowledges that investing in such sanctuaries will provide economic and other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
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| June 8, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |