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- H.R.1916
H.R.1916: Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 28, 1993
- Latest Major Action July 14, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (40 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to establish: (1) a program to further research, development, risk assessment, education, and technology transfer in marine biotechnology, regulating research on genetically modified organisms; and (2) the Marine Biotechnology Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-170.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 94.
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Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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| April 28, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Gerry Eastman Studds (D-Mass.) |