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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Mar 24, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 18, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide International Geophysical Year-Two (IGY-2) for the 2007-2008 time frame (the 50th anniversary of the IGY of 1957-1958); (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency and international inquiries and discussions that explore the opportunities for a worldwide IGY-2 in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress, within six months of this resolution's adoption, on the steps taken to carry out this resolution, including possible activities and organizational structures for an IGY-2.
People & committees
Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] · D–CO
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H1413)
House roll call 83 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H1413)
House roll call 83 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 189.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1413-1414)
Mr. Bonner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-422. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-422. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science have until 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 18 to file a report on H. Con. Res. 189. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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