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HR 3969 100th Congress House

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act

Official title: A bill to establish a program to provide financial assistance for research relating to oyster diseases.

Introduced: February 23, 1988 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Advisory bodiesAnimal diseasesFederal advisory bodiesFederal aid to fisheries
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 1988
Field Hearings Held in Queenstown, Maryland.
Apr 29, 1988
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From National Science Foundation.
Feb 24, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Feb 24, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from HHS, Commerce, Interior, National Science Foundation.
Feb 18, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 18, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 27, 1988

Field Hearings Held in Queenstown, Maryland.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act - Directs the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an oyster disease research program, including: (1) identification of certain oyster diseases; (2) identification of priority research categories; (3) support for research in priority categories; and (4) a process for making the results of the research available to interested persons.

Permits eligible institutions to apply for research grants. Sets forth the factors the Chief Scientist must consider in deciding whether to award assistance.

Establishes the Oyster Research Program Advisory Committee to advise the Chief Scientist regarding matters related to carrying out this Act. Requires representation on the Committee from specified geographic areas.

Directs the Chief Scientist to consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the identification of priority oyster diseases, the identification of priority research categories, and matters covered by the biennial review required by this Act.

Directs the Chief Scientist to undertake a biennial review of the program. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1998.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 3
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 2, 1988
FROST, MARTIN
· Mar 23, 1988
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Mar 10, 1988
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Feb 23, 1988
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 23, 1988
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Feb 18, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3969: Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3969/
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