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S.1523: Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 16, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019 This bill addresses oil and gas leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change. The Department of the Interior is prohibited from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| May 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |