US SB851 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Georges Bank Preservation Act - Prohibits the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the federal government for exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in: (1) any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary; or (2) the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States.
Title
Georges Bank Preservation Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Edward Kennedy [D-MA] | Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
HB790 (Related) 2009-02-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subjects
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Massachusetts
Monuments and memorials
Oil and gas
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/851/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s851/BILLS-111s851is.pdf |
