H.R. 802 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
H.R. 802 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2007, sponsored by James Oberstar with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 110-280
What it does
Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (Act) to provide for the adoption of Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution From Ships Enforcement) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention, which includes any Protocols or Annexes entered into force for the United States).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2007
- Passed the HouseMar 26, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 10, 2008
- Became lawJul 21, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-280. (Jul 21, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 26, 2007 · Passed359–48
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Maritime Pollution Prevention ActHouse · Mar 26, 2007
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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