Current Status of Bill HR 1171
Bill HR 1171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2011. Bill HR 1171 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2011. Bill HR 1171's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of August 2, 2012
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1171
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
33Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0
Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1171
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
International organizations and cooperationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsSolid waste and recyclingTransportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1171
Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act.Marine Debris Act Reauthorization Amendments of 2011Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012