S.247: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2003

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
This bill is primarily about environmental protection
Introduced Jan. 29, 2003
Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2003

Bill Sponsor

Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to reauthorize and revise its provisions. (Sec. 2) Makes permanent the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia (Task Force) (by repealing a provision which authorizes the President to disestablish it after it submits a specified plan). (Sec. 3) Requires the President, in conjunction with State...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-125.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249.
	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Received in the House.
	Held at the desk.
Jan. 29, 2003	Introduced in the Senate by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

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