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H.R. 2233 105th Congress House

Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997

Official title: To assist in the conservation of coral reefs.

Introduced: July 23, 1997 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Coral reef conservationCoral reefsEcological researchEconomics and Public Finance
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Ecosystem managementEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental assessmentEnvironmental educationEnvironmental monitoringGiftsGovernment trust fundsGrants-in-aidHabitat conservationInternational AffairsInternational environmental cooperationLoansMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine ecologyMarine resources conservationNongovernmental organizationsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSustainable development
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Nov 13, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Nov 13, 1997
Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485). (consideration: CR H8294)
Oct 1, 1997
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8293-8294)
Sep 29, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Sep 29, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 29, 1997
Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8066-8067)
Sep 29, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
Sep 29, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
Sep 17, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 31, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 31, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jul 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 23, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 1, 1997 House · vote #485 Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Failed 230–181 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 27, 1998

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use amounts in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance grants for projects for the conservation of coral reefs. Allows any relevant natural resource management authority of a State or U.S. territory or other government jurisdiction with coral reefs whose activities affect coral reefs, or any nongovernmental organization or individual with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of coral reefs, to submit a specified project proposal under this Act.

Sets forth: (1) provisions for the review and approval of each final project proposal; and (2) criteria for approval of a final project proposal. Authorizes the Secretary to approve a final project proposal if the project will enhance coral reef conservation programs. Requires the Secretary, in determining whether to approve project proposals, to give priority to: (1) projects which promote sustainable development and ensure long-term conservation of coral reefs; and (2) projects for which there exist matching funds of at least 50 percent of the total cost of each project.

Establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund. Provides for deposits into the Fund of: (1) monetary donations; and (2) other amounts appropriated to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2233: Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2233/
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