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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 8, 1997
Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Control Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for research, eradication, and control of harmful algal blooms.
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Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R–ME
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-357.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-357.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subcommittee on Oceans and Fisheries. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12145)
Introduced in Senate
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