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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1989

Introduced: February 7, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 1989
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Nov 18, 1989
Received in the Senate.
Nov 17, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 1989
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 1989
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 17, 1989
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 1989
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 17, 1989
Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Nov 17, 1989
Mr. Hertel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 30, 1989
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
Oct 30, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-321.
Sep 26, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 1989
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jul 19, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 27, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 25, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Apr 25, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, DOT.
Feb 7, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 7, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1989 - Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop a fleet modernization and expansion program and to implement that program over a ten-year period beginning in FY 1990. Sets forth elements which must be included in the plan and a specific schedule for FY 1990 through 1992, including requirements relating to an oceanographic research vessel and a fisheries research vessel.

Authorizes NOAA to fill ten additional personnel positions in connection with the modernization and expansion.

Requires that an implementation plan be submitted to the Congress.

Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, notwithstanding specified provisions and if the Under Secretary makes certain findings, to enter into multi-year contracts for the construction, lease, or other acquisition of property, including vessels, and a multi-year charter agreement for a vessel. Authorizes the Under Secretary to provide in each contract or charter agreement for the liability of the United States in the event of termination of the contract or agreement before expiration of its term.

Requires all modernization or construction work performed on vessels under this Act to be carried out, and all vessels acquired by NOAA after enactment of this Act to have been built, in private shipyards in the United States.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1999.

What's happening now November 22, 1989

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1