One Step Forward for Gulf Restoration
Sep 21
RESTORE Act passes out of Senate committee with strong bipartisan support –
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee today approved The RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act with a strong showing of bipartisan support.
This vote paves the way for Congress to do what voters expect: hold the companies responsible for the Gulf oil disaster accountable for restoring the region that was damaged. Using the Gulf oil spill penalties to restore the Gulf region’s communities, environment and economy is the fair and right thing to do.
“Passing the RESTORE Act out of the EPW Committee by a voice vote shows the bipartisan support this issue commands,” NWF’s Senior Manager for Sportsmen Leadership Land Tawney said. “The Mississippi River Delta is a national treasure that deserves to be made whole from the impacts of the largest oil spill this country has ever seen. We must carry the momentum out of the committee and take it to the full Senate and House in a timely fashion. The chorus of ducks quacking and redfish tailing has started, but we must follow through to ensure our children can enjoy this phenomenal resource into the future.”
The bill still faces a long road before it becomes law. We’re looking forward to seeing a similar bill in the House soon and to working with our Senate champions to get this through the full Senate. Stay tuned.
