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- H.R.21
H.R.21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (70 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to secure for future U.S. generations the full range of benefits of healthy marine ecosystems. Specifies a national ocean policy and related principles. Requires each federal agency to act in accordance with that policy. Reestablishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its leadership. (NOAA was...
(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 Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Farr (D-Calif.) |