Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Protection Act

Summary

Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Protection Act - Establishes the Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Commission to develop and report to the Congress on an Action Plan to reduce the loss of Louisiana coastal wetlands, returning such lands to a natural and productive state. Requires such Plan to address the sediment starvation of such wetlands, including: (1) an analysis of the need for river water diversion, increased flow, or navigation locks or channels; (2) the feasibility of repairing such lands; and (3) the role of government programs in developing and implementing such Plan. Limits the Federal share to a maximum of 75 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

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Timeline

1. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 April 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from EPA, Army, Commerce, Interior.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 April 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 July 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 April 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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