S.39: Ocean and Coastal Exploration and NOAA Act (OCEAN Act)

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Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Ocean and Coastal Exploration and NOAA Act (OCEAN Act) - Title I: National Ocean Exploration Program - National Ocean Exploration Program Act - (Sec. 102) Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in consultation with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other appropriate federal agencies, to establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program that promotes collaboration among NOAA programs. Specifies...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
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 Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-39.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
Jan. 4, 2007

Introduced in the Senate by Ted F. Stevens (R-Alaska)

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