Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.1112
H.RES.1112: Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 16, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the International Year of the Reef (2008). Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems. Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs. Encourages further research...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
|
|
|
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
|
|
|
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
|
|
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1112.
|
|
|
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
|
|
|
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
|
| April 16, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Baird (D-Wash.) |