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H.R. 205 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act of 2019

H.R. 205 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Francis Rooney with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jan 3, 2019
Co-sponsors
18
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019 (Sec. 2)This bill permanently extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing, preleasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Florida. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019

Sponsor

Francis Rooney (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 3, 2019
  • Passed the HouseSep 11, 2019
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 12, 2019)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Sep 11, 2019 · Passed
    248–180

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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