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Bill100th CongressFiled Feb 19, 1987Water Resources Development
H.R. 1171

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 29, 1987)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #336 (311-93))

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President, including at least two marine scientists. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission.

Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions.

Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit simultaneously to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedSep 30, 1987

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1](D-NC)Sponsor
16 cosponsors
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Passed House amendedSep 29, 198736
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #336 (311-93))

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President, including at least two marine scientists. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission.

Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions.

Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit simultaneously to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House amended, Part ISep 14, 198718
(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 100-300 (Part I))

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President, including at least two marine scientists. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission.

Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions.

Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit simultaneously to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 19, 198700

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission.

Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions.

Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted.

Authorizes appropriations.

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 — Informed