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- H.R.2547
H.R.2547: Oceans Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (38 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Oceans Act of 1997 - Directs the President to develop and maintain a coordinated, comprehensive, and long-range national policy on ocean and coastal activities and, regarding Federal agencies and departments, to review ocean and coastal activities, plan and implement an integrated program of ocean and coastal activities, designate responsibility for funding and conducting ocean and coastal activities, and ensure cooperation and resolve...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Farr (D-Calif.) |