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HR 1771 111th Congress House

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009

Official title: To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Aquatic ecologyChesapeake BayDepartment of CommerceEducation programs funding
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 1, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 30, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10122)
Sep 30, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 78 (Roll no. 744). (text: CR 9/29/2009 H10009-10010)
Sep 29, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
Sep 29, 2009
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 29, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10009-10012)
Sep 29, 2009
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Sep 29, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-271.
Jul 29, 2009
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.
Jul 29, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 29, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 8, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 30, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Mar 26, 2009
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 30, 2009 House · vote #744 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 338–78 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 1, 2009

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to revise research, management, and program provisions of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

States that the Director of the Office shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Office and implementation of such Act.

Requires the Director to: (1) implement the program activities of the Chesapeake Executive Council; (2) ensure that projects have scientific and technical merit and have undergone appropriate peer review; (3) consult with the Council; and (4) report biennially to Congress and to the Secretary of Commerce regarding activities to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Authorizes the Director to: (1) collaborate with scientific and academic institutions, state and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other constituents to support an integrated observations system for the Chesapeake Bay; (2) support the establishment and implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; (3) incorporate the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System into the Integrated Ocean Observing System regional network of observatories; (4) establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program (authorizes related grants); (5) establish a Chesapeake Bay coastal living resources management and habitat program to support management of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources, including oysters, blue crabs, and submerged aquatic vegetation; and (6) accept donations of funds, property, and services.

Authorizes FY2011- FY2014 appropriations for the Office and related activities.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1224 Related bill Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
Kratovil, Frank
· Mar 26, 2009
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 26, 2009
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