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- H.R.936
H.R.936: Marine Disease Emergency Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (11 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 12, 2015
Bill Summary
Marine Disease Emergency Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to declare and respond to a marine disease emergency that: (1) is caused by a marine disease or environmental stressor, (2) is likely to threaten the sustainability of a marine species or the health of a marine ecosystem, and (3) is likely to expand in geographic scope. "Marine species" does not include aquacultured animals,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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| Feb. 12, 2015 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| Feb. 12, 2015 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| Feb. 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Denny Heck (D-Wash.) |