US HB1762 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 13-1)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Gulf Coast Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 80% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force. Directs the Task Force to use the Fund for activities related to Gulf coast economic development, tourism promotion, and ecosystem restoration, by way of grants to the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Prohibits any state from receiving less than 5% or more than 30% of available amounts.
Title
Gulf Coast Restoration Act
Sponsors
Rep. Jo Bonner [R-AL] | Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL] | Rep. Spencer Bachus [R-AL] | Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] |
Rep. Gregg Harper [R-MS] | Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL] | Rep. Alan Nunnelee [R-MS] | Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS] |
Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] | Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Martha Roby [R-AL] | Rep. Mike D. Rogers [R-AL] |
Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] | Rep. Steve Southerland [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-05-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. |
2011-05-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
2011-05-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
2011-05-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
2011-05-05 | House | Referred to House Energy and Commerce |
2011-05-05 | House | Referred to House Natural Resources |
2011-05-05 | House | Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure |
2011-05-05 | House | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Energy and Commerce, 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. |
Subjects
Accidents
Alabama
Aquatic ecology
Ecology
Economic development
Executive agency funding and structure
Florida
Government trust funds
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mississippi
Oil and gas
Public lands and natural resources
Rural conditions and development
Texas
Travel and tourism
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alabama
Aquatic ecology
Ecology
Economic development
Executive agency funding and structure
Florida
Government trust funds
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mississippi
Oil and gas
Public lands and natural resources
Rural conditions and development
Texas
Travel and tourism
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1762/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr1762/BILLS-112hr1762ih.pdf |