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- H.R.2233
H.R.2233: Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 23, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use amounts in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund (established by this Act) to provide grants for the conservation of coral reefs. Allows any relevant natural resource management authority of a State or U.S. territory or other governmental jurisdiction with coral reefs whose activities affect coral reefs, or any nongovernmental organization or individual with demonstrated...
(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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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee 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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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485).
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Mr. Armey 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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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
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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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| July 23, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) |