United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1762 — Gulf Coast Restoration Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Gulf Coast Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 80% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force. Directs the Task Force to use the Fund for activities related to Gulf coast economic development, tourism promotion, and ecosystem restoration, by way of grants to the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Prohibits any state from receiving less than 5% or more than 30% of available amounts.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  5. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  6. Referred to House Natural Resources

  7. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  8. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1762 do?
Gulf Coast Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 80% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force. Directs the Task Force to use the Fund for activities related to Gulf coast economic development, tourism promotion, and ecosystem restoration, by way of grants to the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Prohibits any state from receiving less than 5% or more than 30% of available amounts.
Who sponsors HR 1762?
HR 1762 is sponsored by Jo Bonner (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1762?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1762?
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