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H.R. 4311 (96th)

Antarctic Preservation Act

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Introduced

5 June 1979

Last action

5 June 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]

Subjects

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Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Antarctic Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the establishment of a Historic and Natural Preserve to consist of such areas of the Antarctic Continent and surrounding waters as may be necessary to preserve outstanding geological, historical, and natural values. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Antarctic Historic and Natural Preserve subsequent to ratification by those interested nations deemed by him to be required to assure adequate protection of the resource. Authorizes the Secretary to commit personnel, funds, and other resources to establish, operate, and maintain facilities required for the protection of the preserve. Authorizes all Federal agencies to assist the Secretary in this endeavor. Prohibits the executive branch from taking any action contrary to the intent of this Act regarding the Antarctic Continent to a distance of 500 nautical miles from the mean annual projection of the Antarctic ice shelf. Requires the submission of annual progress reports to the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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