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S.2488: Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 2, 2004
- Latest Major Action Nov. 24, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act - (Sec. 3) Establishes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Program to reduce and prevent the occurrence and adverse impacts of marine debris on the marine environment and navigation safety. Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce (Under Secretary) to: (1) undertake marine debris...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-401.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 792.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 2, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) |