Bill116th CongressFiled May 2, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1296
New England Coastal Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 2, 2019)
New England Coastal Protection Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas off the coast of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
What just happenedMay 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 2, 2019
- May 2, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Introduced in Senate