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S.1296: New England Coastal Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 2, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 2, 2019
Bill Summary
New England Coastal Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas off the coast of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 2, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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May 2, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |