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H.R.21: Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (66 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act - Establishes a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore the health of marine ecosystems and requires that federal agencies administer U.S. policies and laws accordingly. Allows more stringent federal and state requirements. States that there shall be an agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), declares that Reorganization...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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Referred to House Science and Technology
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .
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Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Farr (D-Calif.) |