H.R. 897 · 118th Congress

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

Introduced on Feb 9, 2023 by Jerry L. Carl (R-AL-1). 6 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 9, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Cosponsors
6
4 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.

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

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jerry L. CarlR-AL-1Sponsor

Democrats · 4

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 8, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 349–19

History

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  1. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Feb 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Feb 21, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  5. Jan 18, 2024 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
  6. May 7, 2024 · HouseSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
  7. May 7, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. May 7, 2024 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jun 27, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-560.
  10. Jun 27, 2024 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-560.
  11. Jun 27, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
  12. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4463-4464)
  14. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
  15. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseAt 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.
  16. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4470-4471)
  17. Jul 8, 2024Passed/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)House · Roll call 336
  18. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 336
  19. Jul 8, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jul 9, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. W&T OFFSHORE, INC.1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

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