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H.R. 2551

Referred to Committee

Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2019

Introduced 5/7/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

5/21/2019 • House

Summary

Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2019

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to update at least once every seven years its environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. An environmental sensitivity index product is a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline resources prior to an oil spill event.

Introduced in House • 5/7/2019

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Topics & Subjects

AccidentsAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gasSeashores and lakeshores

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (7)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

Democrat • MI-5

Sponsored 5/7/2019

Cosponsors (6)

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Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

R-OH-14

Joined 5/7/2019

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 5/7/2019

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Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]

R-MI-2

Joined 5/7/2019

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Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

D-MI-11

Joined 12/2/2020

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Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]

D-MI-8

Joined 12/2/2020

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Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]

R-MI-6

Joined 12/2/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Introduced in House5/7/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors6