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HR 569 United States House · 117th Congress

Defend our Coast Act

Summary
Defend our Coast Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in the Mid-Atlantic planning area of the Outer Continental Shelf.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits oil/gas leasing in Mid-Atlantic OCS, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production and development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil/gas leasing in Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf, protecting coastal ecosystems from drilling-related pollution and habitat destruction.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 28, 2021 Last action Feb 22, 2021
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Committee
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Feb 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Jan 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jan 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of A. Donald McEachin
A. Donald McEachin
DDemocratic
VA
4
Co
Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
Co
Photo of Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
MD
4
Co
Photo of David E. Price
David E. Price
DDemocratic
NC
4
Co
Photo of Deborah K. Ross
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
NC
2
Co
Photo of Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DDemocratic
VA
8
Co
Photo of Elaine G. Luria
Elaine G. Luria
DDemocratic
VA
2
Co
Photo of Gerald E. Connolly
Gerald E. Connolly
DDemocratic
VA
11
Co
Photo of Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
DDemocratic
VA
3