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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
BillsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesH.R. 3831Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 3831Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources

Republicans pass bill to protect Florida coastal waters from offshore development

Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel (R-FL)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 6, 2025
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Jun 6
House committee
Mar 5
House floor
Jun 2
4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (5)

DR
JR
MR
GR
WR
1 Democrat, 4 Republicans (of 5 shown).

Activity timeline

Jun 3
Jun 3
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 2
Jun 2
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2
Jun 2
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
Jun 2
Jun 2
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
Jun 2
Jun 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3831.
Jun 2
Jun 2
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751)
Jun 2
Jun 2
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 20
May 20
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.
May 20
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
May 20
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
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Full action log

All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jun 3
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 2
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
Jun 2
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
Jun 2
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3831.
Jun 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751)
Jun 2
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 20
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.
May 20
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
Mar 5
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5
HOUSESubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
2025
Jul 22
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 16
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 6
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 6
Introduced in House
Jun 6
Introduced in House

All 5 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 4 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (4)

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