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H.R.1987

H.R.1987: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015

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About This Bill

Introduced April 23, 2015
Latest Major Action May 19, 2015

Bill Sponsor

Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - May 19, 2015
Engrossed in House - May 18, 2015
Reported in House - May 15, 2015
Introduced in House - April 23, 2015

Bill Summary

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATIONS (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes FY2016-FY2017 appropriations for the Coast Guard for: (1) the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard; (2) the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) the Coast Guard Reserve program; (4) the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration functions; and...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 19, 2015	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 18, 2015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2015	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3284-3291)
May 18, 2015	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1987.
May 18, 2015	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3284-3293)
May 18, 2015	Mr. Graves (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 15, 2015	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
May 15, 2015	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-115.
April 30, 2015	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
April 30, 2015	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 30, 2015	Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
April 24, 2015	Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
April 23, 2015	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
April 23, 2015	Introduced in the House by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.)

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