S. 50 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2023
S. 50 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2023, became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2023, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 118-152
What it does
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024 This act revises the National Estuary Program to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to give priority consideration to selecting the Pensacola and Perdido Bays in Florida as estuaries of national significance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2023
- Passed the SenateMar 12, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2024
- Became lawDec 17, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-152. (Dec 17, 2024)
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