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H.R.1834

H.R.1834: Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019

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Introduced March 18, 2019
Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Francis Rooney (R-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.)
Ed Case (D-Hawaii)
Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.)
Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico)
Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii)
Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa)
Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

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Introduced in House - March 18, 2019

Bill Summary

Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a National Marine Sanctuary that contains coral.

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Date	Description
Jan. 14, 2020	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 8, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
March 18, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
March 18, 2019	Introduced in the House by Francis Rooney (R-Fla.)

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