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- H.CON.RES.8
H.CON.RES.8: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the significance of maintaining the health and stability of coral reef ecosystems.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (21 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Congress recognizes the significance of maintaining the health and stability of coral reef ecosystems by: (1) promoting comprehensive stewardship for coral reef ecosystems; (2) discouraging unsustainable fisheries or other practices harmful to coral reefs and human health; (3) encouraging research, monitoring, and assessment of and education on such ecosystems; (4) improving the coordination of coral reef activities of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, State.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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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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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-69.
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Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, 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 agree to the resolution, 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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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amended preamble. With written report No. 105-94.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) |