United States · Bill · S
S. 2247 (101st)
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
Introduced
7 March 1990
Last action
14 June 1990 · Committee
Status
Committee on Commerce. Hearings held Hearings held in conjunction with the National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-956.
Sponsors
Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
26 August 2025
Summary
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act - Designates a specified area in Florida as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Prohibits, with specified exceptions, the following activities within such Sanctuary: (1) the operation of vessels carrying cargo or servicing offshore installations; and (2) mining, mineral extraction, or hydrocarbon exploration, development, or production. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to prepare a management plan to insure the protection of the marine environments within the Sanctuary. Prohibits any Federal activity from adversely affecting such Sanctuary unless the head of the Federal agency undertaking it complies with specified procedures. Sets forth civil penalties for violations. Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
7 March 1990
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
7 March 1990
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
14 June 1990
Committee
Committee on Commerce. Hearings held Hearings held in conjunction with the National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-956.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in Senate · — · Download file
Documents
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Introduced in Senate
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Sponsors
- Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
- · sscm00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/2247
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/s/2247
- us · 101-s-2247 · source updated 26 August 2025