S. 861 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act
S. 861 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Fritz Hollings with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Program to protect the environmental integrity of undeveloped coastal and estuarine areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fritz Hollings (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297. (Oct 1, 2003)
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- H.R. 74: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the lake Tahoe Basin Management…
- S. 111: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine…
- S. 233: Coltsville Study Act of 2003
- S. 278: Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
- S. 677: Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act of 2003
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