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HR897: Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
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HR897
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

1
Roll Calls
307
Yea (latest vote)
12
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-07-08 – 2024-07-08

About HR897

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1] (R-AL)

Latest Action (2024-07-09): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act This bill designates an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico as the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. In the sanctuary, the following activities are prohibited: cutting, removing, or any kind of subsurface salvage of the cypress trees; lowering certain devices (e.g., dredging) below the surface of the water; detonating explosives below the surface of the water; drilling or coring the seabed; and lowering, laying, positioning, or raising any type of seabed cable or cable-laying device. However, the prohibitions do not apply to fishing, diving, mooring, or similar recreational or commercial activities; necessary operations of public vessels; construction or placement of artificial reef structures for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources, fishing opportunities, or recreational diving opportunities; exploration, development, or production of oil or gas projects authorized before this bill's enactment; and certain other activities authorized by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must develop a comprehensive management plan for the sanctuary. NOAA must also establish an advisory council for the sanctuary.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Alabama, Aquatic ecology, Department of Commerce, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental education, Environmental regulatory procedures

Who Voted How on HR897

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Vote Breakdown — HR897

How members voted on HR897. 663 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-07-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR897?

HR897 is the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (D-CA). Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act This act takes approximately 2,560 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe’s reservation.

Who sponsored HR897?

HR897 was sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (D-CA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR897?

As of 2023-01-05, HR897 Became Public Law No: 117-329..

How did Congress vote on HR897?

HR897 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2024-07-08 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR897 cover?

HR897 is categorized under "Native Americans." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-native-americans/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR897?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.