H.R. 3251 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Florida Coastline Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 3251 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 12, 2005, sponsored by Katherine Harris with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Florida Coastline Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in: (1) the eastern Gulf of Mexico planning area; (2) the Straits of Florida planning area; or (3) the South Atlantic planning area, extending from the Straits of Florida planning area to t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katherine Harris (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (Jul 20, 2005)
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