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H.R. 802 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008

H.R. 802 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2007, sponsored by James Oberstar with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 5, 2007
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 110-280

What it does

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (Act) to provide for the adoption of Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution From Ships Enforcement) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention, which includes any Protocols or Annexes entered into force for the United States).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 5, 2007
  • Passed the HouseMar 26, 2007
  • Passed the SenateJun 26, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 10, 2008
  • Became lawJul 21, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-280. (Jul 21, 2008)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Mar 26, 2007 · Passed
    359–48

Every roll call vote on this bill

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