H.R.3060: Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 12, 1996
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 1996

Bill Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 Title II: Conforming Amendments to Other Laws Title III: Polar Research and Policy Study Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996 - Title I: Amendments to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 - Amends the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 to restate findings and purposes of the Act regarding scientific activities and tourism in Antarctica and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Science
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Resources
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, State, EPA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Committee Hearings Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-593, Part I.
House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 23, 1996.
House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 23, 1996.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on Resources discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 4 (Roll no. 224).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1645 amended.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1645 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Walker moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-227.
March 12, 1996

Introduced in the House by Robert Smith Walker (R-Pa.)

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