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Tell House Gulf Coast Caucus to Act on Gulf Restoration
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    1. The U.S. House of Representatives (+ 3 others)
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      • The U.S. House of Representatives
      • Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-11)
      • Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01)
      • House Gulf Coast Caucus (Co-Leaders House Gulf Coast Caucus)
  2. Created By
    Marah Hardt
    Kailua Kona, HI
About this Petition Petition Letter

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee just passed out of committee a strong bipartisan bill—the Restore the Gulf Coast States Act—which will ensure the bulk of BP funds go towards restoring the natural resources and economy of the Gulf Coast (and NOT just be diverted to the federal treasury). Almost a year and half has gone by since the BP oil spill devastated the region, and it is time Congress acted to make sure monies are appropriately distributed. The RESTORE Act is great progress in the Senate and the same degree of effort and prioritization needs to be made in the House.


Ask the leaders of the House Gulf Coast Caucus to push through committee equally impressive and thorough versions of a bill to the House floor by October 30th.

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Get House to Pass Legislation for Gulf Coast Restoration

Greetings,

I am writing to urge the House Gulf Coast Caucus to ramp up its efforts to bring solid legislation addressing disbursement of BP fines to help restore Gulf Coast habitat and communities.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee just passed out of committee a strong bipartisan bill—the RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act—which will ensure the bulk of BP funds go towards restoring the natural resources and economy of the Gulf Coast.

It is time the House showed similar progress. Your Gulf Coast Caucus was formed 6 months ago to aid in this effort and it is time to show some progress. Almost a year and half has gone by since the BP oil spill devastated the region, and Congress needs to act to make sure monies are appropriately distributed.

Please use your unique bipartisan caucus to lead efforts in the House to bring through committee and introduce to the House floor by October 30th a strong bill that ensures BP fines are designated to natural resource rehabilitation and local economies of the Gulf, similar to the recent Senate Restore the Gulf Coast States Act.
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Sincerely,

[Your name]

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