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S.1991: A bill to establish the National Endowment for the Oceans, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Dec. 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 14, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Establishes in the Treasury a trust fund to be known as the National Endowment for the Oceans (NEO) to: (1) allocate funding to coastal states and affected Indian tribes, (2) make grants to regional ocean and coastal planning bodies, and (3) develop and implement a National Grant Program for Oceans and Coastal Waters. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to serve as trustee. Requires that funds be allocated by the Secretary only to fund grants...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Dec. 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |