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HR 2090 106th Congress House

Exploration of the Seas Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish the Coordinated Oceanographic Program Advisory Panel to repo… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish the Coordinated Oceanographic Program Advisory Panel to report to the Congress on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program.

Introduced: June 9, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2000
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806.
Sep 13, 2000
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Sep 12, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 8 (Roll no. 460). (text: CR H7385-7386)
Sep 12, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7440-7441)
Sep 12, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2090.
Sep 12, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7385-7388)
Sep 12, 2000
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 6, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Sep 6, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-810.
Jul 26, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 23, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 27, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 17, 1999
Referred to Department of Commerce for comments.
Jun 17, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jun 9, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 9, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 12, 2000 House · vote #460 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 390–8 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 14, 2000

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Exploration of the Seas Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish a Coordinated Oceanography Program Advisory Panel to report to the House Committee on Resources and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program. Directs the Panel to convene an international workshop with participation from interested nations and a broad range of persons representing scientists, engineers, policy makers, regulators, industry, and other interested parties to assist it in making its feasibility determination. Requires the Panel to include in its final report recommendations for a national oceans exploration strategy. Authorizes appropriations.
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 9, 1999
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