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Marine Resources Revitalization Act of 1997

Introduced: January 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jun 18, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 3 (Roll no. 208).
Jun 18, 1997
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 18, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 18, 1997
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 437.
Jun 18, 1997
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Jun 18, 1997
The Speaker designated the Honorable James E. Rogan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 18, 1997
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 164 and Rule XXIII.
Jun 18, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 18, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 164. (consideration: CR H3872-3889)
Jun 18, 1997
Rule H. Res. 164 passed House.
Jun 10, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 164 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 21, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
Apr 21, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-22, Part II.
Apr 16, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 1997
Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Discharged.
Mar 13, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Mar 12, 1997
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science for a period ending not later than April 28, 1997 for consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(n), rule X.
Mar 12, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-22, Part I.
Mar 5, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 1997
Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Discharged.
Feb 27, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 11, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Feb 11, 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
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 18, 1997 House · vote #208 On Passage Passed 422–3 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 4

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to 1 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 182 — An amendment to add language to the bill to assure that funding of Federal programs would continue at funding… Pending Jun 18, 1997
HAMDT 181 — An amendment to prohibit NOAA from spending any funds authorized in the bill for Sea Grant program unless the… Agreed to Jun 18, 1997
HAMDT 180 — An amendment to increase the authorization in the bill for oyster disease research from $2 million to $3 mill… Agreed to Jun 18, 1997
HAMDT 179 — An amendment to authorize such funds as necessary for a Sea Grant international program. Agreed to Jun 18, 1997
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to add or modify various definitions.

Changes the duties of the Program's Director.

Sets forth the duties of sea grant institutions (defined as sea grant colleges, sea grant regional consortia, and certain types of entities conducting a sea grant program with amounts under the Act), including merit-reviewing grant and contract applications.

Revises sea grant international program provisions relating to regional collaboration to remove all references to named regions.

Revises requirements for designating sea grant colleges and consortia and authorizes, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, designation suspension or termination.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Removes the separate authorization of appropriations for administration, limiting administration expenditures to a percentage of funds authorized or appropriated for grants, contracts, and fellowships. Repeals provisions authorizing appropriations for priority oyster disease research.

Mandates notice to specified congressional committees of any reprogramming of funds authorized by this Act and of any major reorganization.

Modifies the maximum pay for the Program's Director and for voting members of the sea grant review panel.

Prohibits any entity from expending funds appropriated under this Act unless the entity agrees to comply with a specified Federal law popularly known as the Buy American Act. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that, in expending assistance under the National Sea Grant College Program Act, entities receiving the assistance should purchase only American-made equipment and products.

What's happening now June 19, 1997

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 164 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 437) to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for o…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 8 Republican 2
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Apr 21, 1997
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 17, 1997
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 8, 1997
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Mar 17, 1997
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 17, 1997
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 5, 1997
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 5, 1997
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Feb 25, 1997
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 25, 1997
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 25, 1997
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