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

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 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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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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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