HCONRES 8 105th Congress House

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the significance of maintaining the health and stability of coral reef ecosystems.

Introduced: February 25, 1997 See on congress.gov

Public Lands and Natural Resources CommerceCoral reef conservationCoral reefsEcological research

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Ecosystem managementEducationEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental assessmentEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental monitoringFisheriesGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment and businessHigher educationInternational AffairsInternational environmental cooperationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine ecology

Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Oct 21, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 21, 1997

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8866-8867)

Oct 21, 1997

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8866-8867)

Oct 21, 1997

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Oct 21, 1997

Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

Oct 21, 1997

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 9, 1997

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10778-10779)

Oct 9, 1997

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10778-10779)

Sep 30, 1997

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.

Sep 30, 1997

Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amended preamble. With written report No. 105-94.

Jun 19, 1997

Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

May 13, 1997

Referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Apr 24, 1997

Received in the Senate.

Apr 23, 1997

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Apr 23, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 23, 1997

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Apr 23, 1997

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Apr 23, 1997

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Apr 23, 1997

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1742-1744)

Apr 23, 1997

Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Apr 23, 1997

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

Apr 23, 1997

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-69.

Apr 16, 1997

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 16, 1997

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 19, 1997

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 19, 1997

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 13, 1997

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Feb 10, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, State.

Feb 10, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Jan 9, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Jan 9, 1997

Introduced in House

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Latest action October 21, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the significance of maintaining the health and stability of coral reef ecosystems by: (1) promoting comprehensive stewardship for coral reef ecosystems; (2) encouraging research and education on such ecosystems; and (3) improving the coordination of coral reef activities which take place within Federal agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and industry.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Natural Resources Committee
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 8

Colorado · Apr 8, 1997

California · Feb 25, 1997

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Feb 25, 1997

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