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Pingree's Bill to Preserve Working Waterfronts Advances Through Natural Resources Committee

Statement

Date: Sept. 26, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Environment

Yesterday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's (D-Maine) bill, H.R. 3596, the Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act, passed through the House Natural Resources Committee on a 22-13 bipartisan vote. The bill was one of ten bills marked up in committee.

"More than 30,000 Mainers make their living from marine-related industries, which are an iconic part of our state's character. However, working waterfronts are extremely vulnerable to development and to climate change," said Pingree. "This legislation gives states tools to protect working parts of the coast, preserving our economies and our waters in the same go. I'm thrilled to see the Natural Resources Committee advance the bill on a bipartisan vote, and I look forward to a vote before the entire House."


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