Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 1999

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 10, 1999

Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to acquire and equip up to six fishery survey vessels. Authorizes appropriations.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK

Committees

Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]

Legislative record

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Jul 22, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.
Jul 22, 1999
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-251.
Jul 22, 1999
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-251.
Jun 30, 1999
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 22, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 22, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jun 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 10, 1999
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 1999
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.2181, 106th Congress: Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 1999

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