The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010, H.R. 4914/S. 3528 The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 would create new jobs for fishermen that will promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, revitalize waterfronts and improve the ocean environment. While no one bill will solve all of the problems we face in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Coastal Jobs Creation Act will create jobs for fishermen and coastal communities in the Gulf and throughout the nation. Learn more about the bill and how it can help coastal communities in the Gulf and across the country. Watch our slideshow of fishermen who support the Act, or download the PDF.  |
ResourcesFact Sheet: Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 - House Bill (PDF)
The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 is new legislation that creates jobs for fishermen and coastal communities as fish populations rebuild. Projects and programs that could benefit from H.R. 4914/S. 3528 include: |
Latest NewsSTATEMENT: Fishery Conservation Transition Act weakens key federal fishery law - Pew Environment Group - Jul. 15, 2010 STATEMENT: Pew applauds Senator Snowe, nine of her colleagues for introducing Coastal Jobs Creation Act - Pew Environment Group - Jun. 28, 2010 STATEMENT: The Gulf Oil Spill and the Coastal Jobs Creation Act: Pew’s Action Plan - Pew Environment Group - June 14, 2010 STATEMENT: Pew calls for halt on new oil drilling until better standards are in place - Pew Environment Group - May 11, 2010 TESTIMONY: PEG's House Testimony and Senate Testimony on FY2011 Apppropriations - Pew Environment Group - March 30, 2010 Featured Resource
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