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H.R.3429 Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Nov 29, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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    • Yall Politics | Cochran & Wicker back rigs to reefs legislation - July 27, 2012 by Staff of Y'all Politics - A companion measure, HR.3429, has been introduced by Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.). That bill is cosponsored by Representatives Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.). Joint Press Release ...

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      As noted by Staff of Y'all Politics on July 27, 2012, "A companion measure, HR.3429, has been introduced by Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.). That bill is cosponsored by Representatives Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.). Joint Press Release ..." (/url?q=http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/cochran_wicker_back_rigs_to_reefs_legislation/&sa=U&ei=adgSUMSEF8OT0QGk9YHgCg&ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNFqCIRbRCdHvPxP-Uagd793jiZRFA)
    • Bill Introduced: H.R.3429 Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act ... - November 24, 2011 by quasarn01 - Bill Introduced: H.R.3429 Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act. November 24, 2011 | Author quasarn01. To authorize the use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico for artificial reefs, and for other purposes. Posted in ...

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      As noted by quasarn01 on November 24, 2011, "Bill Introduced: H.R.3429 Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act. November 24, 2011 | Author quasarn01. To authorize the use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico for artificial reefs, and for other purposes. Posted in ..." (http://www.mikedyess.info/bill-introduced-h-r-3429-rigs-to-reefs-habitat-protection-act/)
    • Yall Politics | Palazzo Announces Rigs to Reefs Bill - November 23, 2011 by Staff of Y'all Politics - Palazzo Announces Rigs to Reefs Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Assistant Republican Whip, said the following after the announcement of H.R. 3429, the Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act ...

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      As noted by Staff of Y'all Politics on November 23, 2011, "Palazzo Announces Rigs to Reefs Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Assistant Republican Whip, said the following after the announcement of H.R. 3429, the Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act ..." (/url?q=http://www.yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/30751/&sa=U&ei=ldwVUMfTMYa29QT_8oGADw&ved=0CDUQmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNHd-hIfQwOSL3hjslZFZJPmU2JqVw)

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    • Gulf fishery council promoting essential fish habitat designation for artificial structures - April 22, 2012 by Birmingham News - "Taking it out makes no sense whatsoever." Sen. David Vitter (R-La., S. 1555) and Rep. Steve Palazzo (R-Miss., H.R. 3429) introduced legislation late last year that would prevent rigs and other structures from being summarily removed from the ...

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      As noted by Birmingham News on April 22, 2012, ""Taking it out makes no sense whatsoever." Sen. David Vitter (R-La., S. 1555) and Rep. Steve Palazzo (R-Miss., H.R. 3429) introduced legislation late last year that would prevent rigs and other structures from being summarily removed from the ..." (http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/gulf_fishery_council_promoting.html)
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