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- H.R.2261
H.R.2261: Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (14 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 22, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| May 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| May 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) |