Expressing the sense of Congress that the 40th anniversary of the oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, should be remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that triggered major environmental legislation and helped launch the modern environmental movement, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 32, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the 40th anniversary of a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The resolution states that Congress believes this event should be remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that prompted significant environmental legislation and contributed to the start of the modern environmental movement. It also suggests the anniversary serves as a reminder of the need to shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources.
The resolution is sponsored by Representative Lois Capps and co-sponsored by Representatives Farr and Woolsey. It specifically impacts how Congress views and commemorates this historical event. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sense of Congress, it does not create new laws or regulations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. At this stage, the committee would consider the resolution, but its further progress is not detailed in the provided information.
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Timeline
28 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 32 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 32, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the 40th anniversary of a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The resolution states that Congress believes this event should be remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that prompted significant environmental legislation and contributed to the start of the modern environmental movement. It also suggests the anniversary serves as a reminder of the need to shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Lois Capps and co-sponsored by Representatives Farr and Woolsey. It specifically impacts how Congress views and commemorates this historical event. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sense of Congress, it does not create new laws or regulations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. At this stage, the committee would consider the resolution, but its further progress is not detailed in the provided information.
- Has H.Con.Res. 32 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 32. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 32?
- H.Con.Res. 32 was sponsored by Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 32?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (28 Jan 2009).
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