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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 13, 2023
Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes the Environmental Protection Agency's Long Island Sound programs through FY2028. The programs, which include a stewardship grant program, focus on conserving and restoring the estuary off the coast of New York and Connecticut.
People & committees
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] · R–NY
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 51 (Roll no. 337). (text: CR H4464)
House roll call 337 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 51 (Roll no. 337). (text: CR H4464)
House roll call 337 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4472-4473)
At 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4464-4466)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-567, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-567, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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