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Bill Cassidy: “Several things. First, it has been brought to my attention that, per federal law, any revenue derived from GOMESA that…”

On the recordMay 12, 2021
Several things. First, it has been brought to my attention that, per federal law, any revenue derived from GOMESA that distributes to the four states in the Gulf has to be used for hurricane protection or to mitigate damages caused by oil and gas development.
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Bill Cassidy
Republican · Louisiana

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Cassidy highlights legal requirements for GOMESA revenue use in Gulf states.

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