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Introduced
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
In Committee
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.
AI Summary
This bill, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2019, permanently prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prevent any offshore drilling activities in those regions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619) (on 05/02/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1318/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1318/BILLS-116s1318is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1318/BILLS-116s1318is.pdf.pdf |
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