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HOUSE 897118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and for the early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Last Action
12/1/2023

Actions

  • 2024-07-09Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-07-08Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-07-08On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 19 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H4463)
  • 2024-07-08Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 19 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H4463)
  • 2024-07-08Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4470-4471)
  • 2024-07-08At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2024-07-08DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
  • 2024-07-08Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4463-4464)
  • 2024-07-08Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2024-06-27Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
  • 2024-06-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-560.
  • 2024-06-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-560.
  • 2024-05-07Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2024-05-07Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2024-05-07Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-06-27 (07)

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.

In the sanctuary, the following activities are prohibited:

  • cutting, removing, or any kind of subsurface salvage of the cypress trees;
  • lowering certain devices (e.g., dredging) below the surface of the water;
  • detonating explosives below the surface of the water;
  • drilling or coring the seabed; and
  • lowering, laying, positioning, or raising any type of seabed cable or cable-laying device.

However, the prohibitions do not apply to

  • fishing, diving, mooring, or similar recreational or commercial activities;
  • necessary operations of public vessels;
  • construction or placement of artificial reef structures for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources, fishing opportunities, or recreational diving opportunities;
  • exploration, development, or production of oil or gas projects authorized before this bill's enactment; and
  • certain other activities authorized by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must develop a comprehensive management plan for the sanctuary. NOAA must also establish an advisory council for the sanctuary.

Cosponsors (6)

  • Garret Graves (R-LA)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • Seth Moulton (D-MA)
  • Robert Wittman (R-VA)
  • LLOYD DOGGETT (D-TX)
  • Jeff Jackson (D-NC)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Alabama
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Department of Commerce
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental education
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government information and archives
  • Gulf of Mexico
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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