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To approve the designation of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, to disapprove a term of that designation, and to prohibit the exploration for, or the development or production of, oil, gas, or minerals in any area of that Sanctuary.

Public Law 101-74 · H.J.Res. 281 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 9, 1989 · Environmental Protection

Sponsor: Rep. Douglas Bosco (D-CA-1)

Cosponsors (7): Rep. Barbara Boxer,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Declares that the Congress approves, with certain exceptions, the designation of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, California.

Prohibits the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or minerals in the Sanctuary.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

  • Natural Resources Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  • Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee; Oceanography Subcommittee
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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 27 actions.

  1. Aug 9, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-74.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 1, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jul 25, 1989Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Bosco asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. Jul 24, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  8. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 398 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  9. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  10. Jul 18, 1989FloorFloor · Read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent.
  11. Jun 27, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  14. FloorFloor · On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
  15. FloorFloor · Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
  16. FloorFloor · Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
  17. Jun 26, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jun 24, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  21. Jun 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Oceanography Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. May 31, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Oceanography Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  26. May 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  27. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.