Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 11, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 272
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 11, 2021)
This bill prohibits 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 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 11, 2021
- Feb 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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