H.R. 6148 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
H.R. 6148 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 7, 2021, sponsored by Jerry L. Carl with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 7, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act This bill designates an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico as the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry L. Carl (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 7, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (Dec 17, 2021)
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