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Mike Ezell (R-MS)

Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act

H.R. 5745 · House bill Public Lands and Natural Resources

A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

The Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act aims to promote fish habitat by allowing certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines to be used as artificial reefs. It amends the National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 to establish procedures for "Reefing in Place." This process includes assessments of marine life and economic benefits to determine if an inactive structure is eligible. Once approved, these structures can be left in place, partially removed, or toppled to create reef ecosystems. The bill also establishes a framework for transferring liability from applicants to State programs. Finally, it provides protections against certain removal orders during the reefing process.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill promotes fish habitat and the creation of artificial reef ecosystems.

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides a framework for companies to decommission structures more efficiently by repurposing them.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.