Gulf Coast Hurricane Damage Prevention Bill

[Emsworth]

Gulf Coast Hurricane Damage Prevention Bill

The Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet is hereby closed.

Sponsor: Sen. Ebowed

[Emsworth]

I believe that the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet is a publicly owned canal that provides a route from the Gulf of Mexico to the inner harbor of New Orleans. It is not used very often (supposedly by about one barge each day).

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[Emsworth]

Surely this is a Regional issue?

The canal is controlled by the federal government at present. I wouldn't particularly mind transferring control to the region, though, and letting the People of the Southeast decide to do with it whatever they please.

[Emsworth]

The question is on final passage. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

[Emsworth]

With five ayes and an abstention, the bill has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to vote or change their votes.

[Emsworth]

There have voted:

Aye: 6
No: 0
Abstain: 1

The bill is accordingly passed, and presented to the President for his signature.