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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 27, 2005
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National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to extend deadlines for development of a five-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program and for appointment of the advisory committee.
Removes from program objectives the development of a geophysical- and geochemical- map database. Directs that mapping priorities be based in part on the needs of the Department of the Interior land management agencies.
Modifies the composition of the advisory committee. Directs that the national geologic database include information on how to obtain specified maps, databases, and data, including all maps developed with funding provided under the national cooperative geologic mapping program.
Authorizes appropriations for each of FY2006-FY2010. Increases the percentages allocated for the State and education components.
People & committees
Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] · R–NV
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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 voice vote. (text: CR H5203-5204)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5203-5204)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2362.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5203-5205)
Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-113.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-113.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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