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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 1996
National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to establish a national cooperative geologic mapping program between the U.S. Geological Survey and State geological surveys. Establishes a geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geological mapping program. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] · R–CA
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By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-395.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-395.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
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 Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8680-8682)
Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-668.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-668.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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