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37 results for “commerce clause”
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 6062 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jan 04, 2025
H.R. 6062: To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 6841 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jun 27, 2024
H.R. 6841: To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 7973 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Apr 12, 2024
H.R. 7973: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support the restoration of coral reefs in South Florida.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 8718 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jun 12, 2024
H.R. 8718: To conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 482 · 116th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Feb 05, 2019
H.R. 482: To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 4283 · 113th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Sep 09, 2014
H.R. 4283: To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 261 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Feb 12, 2026
H.R. 261: Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from enforcing certain permit requirements for activities related to undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries. Specifically, Commerce…
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Bill (official record) · S.Res. 759 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jun 08, 2026
S.Res. 759: A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2667)
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 676 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · May 10, 2023
H.R. 676: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023
…Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 1192 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Feb 11, 2025
H.R. 1192: To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
This bill prohibits the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The National Park Service currently manages Big Cypress National…
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 531 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · May 14, 2025
H.R. 531: South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
…region. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 207 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jan 22, 2025
H.R. 207: SHARKED Act of 2025
…Act of 2025 or the SHARKED Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a task force to address and report to Congress about critical needs with respect to shark depredation. (Shark depredation is the partial or…
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Bill (official record) · S.Res. 588 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jan 27, 2026
S.Res. 588: A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S294)
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Bill (official record) · S. 5332 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Aug 06, 2026
S. 5332: Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 5911 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jun 03, 2026
H.R. 5911: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property and water rights in Ouray County, Colorado, to the City of Ouray, Colorado, for use as open space for recreational activities (such as…
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Bill (official record) · S. 4377 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Apr 22, 2026
S. 4377: Climate Change Education Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 8406 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Apr 21, 2026
H.R. 8406: Climate Change Education Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the…
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 2294 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Mar 17, 2026
H.R. 2294: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
…levels. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · S. 5273 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Aug 06, 2026
S. 5273: Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Bill (official record) · H.R. 10061 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Aug 06, 2026
H.R. 10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
…and Infrastructure, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each…