To convey certain submerged lands to the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jul 9, 2007 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Conveys to the U.S. Virgin Islands specified submerged lands in the area between the island of Saint Croix and the islands of Saint Thomas and Saint John.
States that for purposes of U.S. laws, except as otherwise provided by international law or international agreement in force for the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands' territorial waters shall extend 12 miles seaward from the line of ordinary low water along that portion of the coast which is in direct contact with the open sea and the line marking the seaward limit of inland waters.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 9, 2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Feb 7, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs.
- Jan 4, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2920 | To convey certain submerged lands to the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Jul 5, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Text 1
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- Jan 4, 2007Introduced in House
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