HR 3294
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Aquatic ecology
Area studies and international education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
International exchange and broadcasting
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military civil functions
Science and engineering education
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Department of Defense to support the Ocean for Life Program of the National Marine Sanctuaries under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including covering the cost of participants in the Ocean for Life Program.
Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 22, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), including combatant commands and Regional Centers, to: (1) provide material and personnel support to assist in the planning and execution of the Ocean for Life Program of the National Marine Sanctuaries under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); and (2) pay all or a portion of the costs for citizens of the United States and foreign nationals to participate in the Program. Allows amounts available to the Regional Centers from the DOD "Voice" programs to be used to make those payments.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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