Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 222
To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prescribe an additional requirement for the designation of marine sanctuaries off the coast of Alaska, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2017)
This bill amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Department of Commerce from designating as a national marine sanctuary an area of the marine environment off the coast of Alaska seaward of the high tide line unless an Act of Congress requires Commerce to make the designation and prescribes the boundaries of the designated area.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House