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S.2298: New England Coastal Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2018
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2018
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 11, 2018
Bill Summary
New England Coastal Protection Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas off the coast of: (1)Maine, (2) New Hampshire, (3)Massachusetts, (4)Rhode Island, or (5)Connecticut.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Jan. 11, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |