House Bill 7876
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7876
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020
This bill prohibits oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear habitat on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as specified by the bill. Prohibited activities include exploration, development, production, or transportation and other infrastructure activities.
July 30, 2020
08/24/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
08/24/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
07/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:46 PM