H.R. 7051 · 110th Congress

Georges Bank Preservation Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ed Markey
Introduced
2008-09-24
Latest action
2008-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

Summary

Georges Bank Preservation Act - Prohibits the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the federal government for exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in: (1) any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary; or (2) the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States.