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- H.R.581
H.R.581: To convey certain submerged lands to the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Conveys to the U.S. Virgin Islands specified submerged lands in the area between the island of Saint Croix and the islands of Saint Thomas and Saint John. States that for purposes of U.S. laws, and except as otherwise provided by international law or any international agreement in force for the United States, the territorial waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands shall consist of all waters in the belt of the seas measured from the line of ordinary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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| Feb. 9, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands) |