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H. Con. Res. 147 110th Congress House

Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor…

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Official title: Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 12, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Dec 6, 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 5, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 1129). (text: CR 12/4/2007 H14089-14090)
Dec 5, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14171)
Dec 4, 2007
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.
Dec 4, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 147.
Dec 4, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14089-14091)
Dec 4, 2007
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 5, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 14, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
May 10, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 10, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 5, 2007 House · vote #1129 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 414–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 6, 2007

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its predecessor agencies over a 200-year period to human understanding of the oceans and atmosphere and their stewardship of the marine environment; (2) the vision of President Thomas Jefferson in supporting scientific advancement and coastal surveys; and (3) the contributions of employees and officers of the Coast Survey, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 4
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Jun 19, 2007
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 12, 2007
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jun 5, 2007
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 5, 2007
 D
Costa, Jim
California · May 24, 2007
Fortuno, Luis
· May 24, 2007
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 24, 2007
Bordallo, Madeleine
· May 10, 2007
LAMPSON, NICK
· May 10, 2007
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 147: Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-147/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 147: Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-147/.
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H. Con. Res. 147, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-147/.
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