H.R. 1941 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act
H.R. 1941 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 28, 2019, sponsored by Joe Cunningham with 51 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act This bill revises provisions related to oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf. (Sec. 2)The Department of the Interior must publicize reports regarding onsite inspections of each facility on the Outer Continental Shelf that is subject to safety and environmental regulations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Cunningham (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 12, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 11, 2019 · Passed238–189 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Sep 11, 2019 · Failed194–233
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 11, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 11, 2019
- Coastal and Marine Economies Protection ActHouse · Sep 11, 2019
- Coastal and Marine Economies Protection ActHouse · Sep 11, 2019
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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