H.R. 1149 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act
H.R. 1149 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 11, 2019, sponsored by Jefferson Van Drew with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing certain permits to engage in geological and geophysical exploration for mineral resources on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Apr 2, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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