Search Results: keywords:"marine protection act"

  • S. RES. 862 — Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:338

    S. RES. 862 is a resolution proposed in the Senate to declare October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution highlights the importance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which protects the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It encourages people to visit and support...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 862 is a plan to make October 23, 2024, "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to help people remember and support special ocean and lake areas that protect sea animals and nature. This special day hopes to make everyone, including the government, work together to care for these places better.

  • H. R. 897 — An Act To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,503

    H.R. 897 aims to establish the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest near the Alabama coast that dates back 50,000 to 70,000 years. The bill designates a specific area in the Gulf of Mexico as the sanctuary and prohibits...

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    H.R. 897 wants to make a special underwater area in Alabama a protected place where no one can cut trees or drill holes, but you can still go fishing or use boats if needed. The people in charge will also make a plan with help from local voices to keep this area safe and beautiful.