Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act
Latest action · Feb 4, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments.
Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS.
Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the boundaries of the sanctuaries, as modified by this Act.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) a draft supplemental management plan for each of the sanctuaries that focuses on management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised management plan for each of the sanctuaries.
Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.
Cosponsors 49
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 6, 2009 to Sep 29, 2010, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Mike Thompson | Original | Jan 6, 2009 |
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Maurice D. Hinchey | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Jan 14, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Jan 21, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | Jan 21, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Dennis A. Cardoza | Jan 21, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Jan 21, 2009 | |
| D-CA | George Miller | Jan 21, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Grace F. Napolitano | Jan 21, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 4, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
- Jan 6, 2009Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2009Referred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 212 | Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act | Identical bill | Aug 4, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Text 1
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- Jan 6, 2009Introduced in House
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