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Public Law95th CongressFederal advisory bodies
H.R. 3849Became Law

National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977

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What it doesSummary house agreed to senate amendment with amendment (Jun 21, 1977)

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National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act - Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a continuing review of national ocean and marine policy and coastal zone management programs and to advise the Secretary of Commerce with respect to administration of the programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Directs the Committee to submit an annual report on the status of national marine and atmospheric activities to Congress and the President. Authorizes the appropriation of $520,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Stipulates that such advisory committee shall replace an advisory committee with similar functions and duties established in 1971.

What just happenedJul 5, 1977

Public Law 95-63.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7](D-LA)Sponsor
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendmentJun 21, 197740
(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)

National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act - Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a continuing review of national ocean and marine policy and coastal zone management programs and to advise the Secretary of Commerce with respect to administration of the programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Directs the Committee to submit an annual report on the status of national marine and atmospheric activities to Congress and the President. Authorizes the appropriation of $520,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Stipulates that such advisory committee shall replace an advisory committee with similar functions and duties established in 1971.

Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 197700

Establishes eligibility requirements for membership on the National Advisory Committee on the Oceans and Atmosphere.

Authorizes appropriations for expenses of the Committee for fiscal year 1978.

National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 — Informed