United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7876 — Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Prohibits oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear habitat on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as specified by the bill. Prohibited activities include exploration, development, production, or transportation and other infrastructure activities.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Animals Alaska Animal protection and human-animal relationships Arctic and polar regions Mammals Mining Oil and gas Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7876 do?
Prohibits oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear habitat on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as specified by the bill. Prohibited activities include exploration, development, production, or transportation and other infrastructure activities.
Who sponsors HR 7876?
HR 7876 is sponsored by Jared Huffman (D).
What is the current status of HR 7876?
This bill died with 116th 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 7876?
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