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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Sep 6, 2000
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.
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Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R–PA
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
House roll call 460 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: 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)
House roll call 460 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7440-7441)
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.R. 2090.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7385-7388)
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-810.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-810.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to Department of Commerce for comments.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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