H.R.2342: National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about environmental protection
  • Introduced May 16, 2007
  • Latest Major Action April 1, 2008

Bill Summary

National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2008 - Directs the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System to: (1) support national defense, marine commerce, energy production, basic and applied research, ecosystem-based marine and coastal resource management, public safety and public outreach training and education; (2) promote awareness of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; (3)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.2342.

Bill Actions

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Natural Resources
Referred to House Science and Technology
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-558, Part I.
Committee on Science and Technology discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.
Mr. Kennedy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2342.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2007

Introduced in the House by Thomas H. Allen (D-Maine)

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