US Congress House Bill 5713 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-11-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 - Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess and report on the cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes. Directs the Under Secretary to make recommendations in the report on whether: (1) underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance; and (2) the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect those resources could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region.

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014

Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH]

Rep. Dan Benishek [R-MI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-11-20	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
2014-11-14	House	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2014-11-14	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1580)

SB2556 (Related) 2014-06-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5713/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5713/BILLS-113hr5713ih.pdf