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Introduced
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
In Committee
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean. This bill addresses oil and gas leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change. The Department of the Interior is prohibited from issuing or extending a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in Arctic areas of the OCS.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019, prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or extending any leases or authorizations for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or other minerals in the Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The bill cites concerns over the impacts of climate change and the need to keep fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous effects of a global temperature increase. It also recognizes the Arctic Ocean as home to fragile ecosystems that are critical for marine mammals, fisheries, migratory birds, indigenous populations, and subsistence hunters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 05/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1523/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1523/BILLS-116s1523is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1523/BILLS-116s1523is.pdf.pdf |
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