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- H.R.6987
H.R.6987: To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced March 8, 2022
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 8, 2022
Bill Summary
This bill establishes programs to mitigate the impact of marine traffic on marine ecosystems and wildlife, with a particular emphasis on underwater noise. The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) must maintain and expand activities to collect and assess underwater sounds in high-priority ocean and coastal locations, award grants to port authorities or related entities for implementing measures to mitigate the impact of port...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 17, 2022 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 11, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| March 9, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| March 8, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 8, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) |