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H.R.2484

H.R.2484: Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
This bill is primarily about environmental protection
Introduced July 11, 2011
Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Andy Harris (R-Md.)

Bill Cosponsors

9 (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011 - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to require the President, through the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council, to establish an Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia (Task Force). Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere,...

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Date	Description
	Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 Science, Space, and Technology
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
	Referred to House Natural Resources
	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-333, Part I.
	House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 9, 2012.
	Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271.
July 11, 2011	Introduced in the House by Andy Harris (R-Md.)

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