To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of New Jersey.

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Bill Number

HR 728

Introduced

Jan 30, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Topics

Atlantic Ocean Energy Licensing and registrations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries New Jersey Oil and gas

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Summary

This bill prohibits the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management from issuing a lease, permit, or license for oil exploration or extraction on submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf that are located within 125 miles off the coastline of New Jersey.

Actions

Feb 10, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jan 30, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 30, 2017

Introduced in House

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