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Gulf Of Mexico

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.2960	Federal	DESCEND Act of 2019 Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019 This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.) Specifically, the bill requires commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone, the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Atlantic Ocean Congressional Oversight Fishes Government Studies And Investigations Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Marine And Inland Water Transportation Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
HB-5126	Federal	DESCEND Act of 2019 Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019 This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.) Specifically, the bill requires commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone, the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices. Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Science, Technology, Communications Atlantic Ocean Congressional Oversight Fishes Government Studies And Investigations Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Marine And Inland Water Transportation Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
HB-3697	Federal	Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act Republican: 33% (1) Democrat: 66% (2) 33% Republican support 66% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Alaska Arctic And Polar Regions Atlantic Ocean Business Records Congressional Oversight Department Of Commerce Disaster Relief And Insurance Economic Performance And Conditions
HB-3814	Federal	Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act of 2019 This bill increases the revenue Gulf states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) receive from certain federal oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and eliminates the revenue sharing cap. Democrat: 40% (6) Republican: 60% (9) 40% Democrat support 60% Republican support	Energy Alabama Aquatic Ecology Energy Revenues And Royalties Floods And Storm Protection Government Trust Funds Gulf Of Mexico Land Use And Conservation Louisiana Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries
HB-3585	Federal	BEACHES in Florida Act Bolstering Economies, Anglers, Coastal Habitats, Ecosystems and Security in Florida Act This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida. Specifically, the bill establishes a moratorium through June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration and leasing in the (1) Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida. The bill also extends to June 30, 2029, the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Democrat: 50% (10) Republican: 50% (10) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Energy Atlantic Ocean Florida Gulf Of Mexico Licensing And Registrations Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
S.1439	Federal	Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Buy American Requirements Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Customs Enforcement Department Of Commerce Department Of Homeland Security Department Of Transportation
S.1458	Federal	Outdoors for All Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which Interior may award grants to eligible entities (i.e., states, their political subdivisions, special purpose districts, and Indian Tribes) for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. A grant recipient may use the grant to acquire land or water providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. A grant may also be used to develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities, with priority given to projects that create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community, engage and empower underserved communities and youth, provide opportunities for youth employment or job training, establish or expand public-private partnerships, and take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. Grant funds may not be used for certain purposes, including grant administration costs, operation and maintenance activities, athletic facilities, or acquisition of lands or interests that restrict access to particular persons. Democrat: 90% (10) Independent: 9% (1) 90% Democrat support 9% Independent support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Employment And Training Programs Energy Revenues And Royalties Gulf Of Mexico Indian Lands And Resources Rights Land Transfers Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas Outdoor Recreation Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails
S.1417	Federal	Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill addresses (1) several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD); (2) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing); and (3) maritime security. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine; promotes transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain; promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing; establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; and establishes a sub-working group to address IUU fishing within the U.S. exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Transportation And Public Works Buy American Requirements Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Customs Enforcement Department Of Commerce Department Of Homeland Security Department Of Transportation
S.1304	Federal	COAST Anti-Drilling Act Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease or other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, or the Straits of Florida planning areas. Democrat: 94% (17) Independent: 5% (1) 94% Democrat support 5% Independent support	Energy Atlantic Ocean Florida Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
S.1269	Federal	Maritime SAFE Act Maritime Security And Fisheries Enforcement Act Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Public Lands And Natural Resources Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Customs Enforcement Department Of Commerce Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances
HB-2352	Federal	Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. Among other things, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to consult with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before approving an oil and gas lease program; authorizes the Department of Commerce to make grants to states to ensure sufficient oil spill planning and response capabilities; prohibits oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, the South Atlantic Planning area, and the Straits of Florida Planning Area; sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk; establishes a Gulf Coast Regional Citizens' Advisory Council to advise on facilities and tank vessels; permits the U.S. Coast Guard or Commerce to request a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of certain accidents occurring in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); establishes inspection fees for OCS facilities; requires a comprehensive review of NOAA's capacity to respond to oil spills; directs the Coast Guard to evaluate and validate oil pollution containment and removal methods and technologies; requires NOAA to carry out a long-term marine environment monitoring and research program for the Gulf of Mexico; and directs the Coast Guard to publish within 12 hours an Incident Action Plan in response to an oil spill. Democrat: 72% (8) Republican: 27% (3) 72% Democrat support 27% Republican support	Environmental Protection Accidents Advisory Bodies Alabama Aquaculture Aquatic Ecology Coast Guard Congressional Oversight Department Of Commerce Emergency Planning And Evacuation
HB-1334	Federal	Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to eligible entities (the states, their political subdivisions, special purpose districts, and Indian Tribes) for projects to(1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. A grant recipient may use the grant to acquire land or water providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. A grant may also be used to develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities, with priority given to projects that: create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community, engage and empower underserved communities and youth, provide opportunities for youth employment or job training, establish or expand public-private partnerships, take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. Grant funds may not be used for specified maintenance costs, facilities, and activities, including the acquisition of lands or interests that restrict access to particular persons. Democrat: 83% (5) Republican: 16% (1) 83% Democrat support 16% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Employment And Training Programs Indian Lands And Resources Rights Land Transfers Outdoor Recreation Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails Public-private Cooperation Urban And Suburban Affairs And Development Youth Employment And Child Labor Energy Revenues And Royalties
S.13	Federal	Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act This bill expands the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program to include Florida. (Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program that shares the revenues from oil and gas leasing on the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf.) Additionally, the bill extends to June 30, 2027, the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Energy Energy Revenues And Royalties Florida Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
HB-648	Federal	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 This bill provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department of Agriculture; the Food and Drug Administration; the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice; science-related agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); the Department of the Treasury, the judiciary; the Executive Office of the President; the District of Columbia; the Department of the Interior; the Environmental Protection Agency; the Forest Service; the Department of State; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and several related and independent agencies. The bill also extends several authorities and programs, including the National Flood Insurance Program, the authority for the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and spend certain fees related to pesticides, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and several Medicaid provisions. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Abortion Administrative Conference Of The U.s. Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Agricultural Education
HB-341	Federal	COAST Anti-Drilling Act Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease or other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, Straits of Florida, or Eastern Gulf of Mexico planning areas. Democrat: 96% (62) Republican: 3% (2) 96% Democrat support 3% Republican support	Energy Atlantic Ocean Florida Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
HB-291	Federal	Coastal Economies Protection Act This bill prohibits the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management from offering any tract for oil and gas leasing or preleasing until June 30, 2029, in the following areas: the North Atlantic planning area, the Mid-Atlantic planning area, the South Atlantic planning area, the Straits of Florida planning area, or the Eastern Gulf of Mexico planning area that is within 125 miles of the coastline of Florida. Democrat: 80% (8) Republican: 20% (2) 80% Democrat support 20% Republican support	Energy Atlantic Ocean Florida Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
HB-286	Federal	Florida Coastal Protection Act This bill prohibits the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management from offering any tract for oil and gas leasing or preleasing in the following areas: the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the coastline of Florida, the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of 30 degrees 43 minutes North Latitude, or the Straits of Florida Planning Area. Democrat: 81% (13) Republican: 18% (3) 81% Democrat support 18% Republican support	Energy Florida Gulf Of Mexico Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries Oil And Gas
HB-205	Federal	Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019 This bill permanently extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing, preleasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Republican: 52% (10) Democrat: 47% (9) 52% Republican support 47% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Florida Gulf Of Mexico Land Use And Conservation
HB-21	Federal	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 This bill provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department of the Interior; the Environmental Protection Agency; the Forest Service; the Department of the Treasury, the judiciary; the Executive Office of the President; the District of Columbia; the Department of Agriculture; the Food and Drug Administration; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice; science-related agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); the Department of State; and several related and independent agencies. The bill also extends several authorities and programs, including the National Flood Insurance Program, the authority for the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and spend certain fees related to pesticides, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and several Medicaid provisions. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Abortion Accounting And Auditing Administrative Conference Of The U.s. Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Africa African Development Foundation Air Quality
HB-6763	Federal	Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act of 2018 Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Energy Alabama Aquatic Ecology Energy Revenues And Royalties Floods And Storm Protection Government Trust Funds Gulf Of Mexico Land Use And Conservation Louisiana Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries

Title: DESCEND Act of 2019 Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019