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S.74: Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2017
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- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 9, 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |