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Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 21, 1977Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1347

National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 16, 1977)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-211)

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 $480,000 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 happenedMay 23, 1977

Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3849 passed in lieu.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC](D-SC)Sponsor
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  1. May 23, 1977Floor

    Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3849 passed in lieu.

  2. May 23, 1977Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  3. May 23, 1977Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  4. May 23, 1977Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  5. May 23, 1977Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  6. May 20, 1977Calendars

    Placed on Calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.

  7. May 16, 1977Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-211.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. May 16, 1977Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-211.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Apr 21, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Apr 21, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 16, 197701
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-211)

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 $480,000 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 SenateApr 21, 197700

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 $445,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the provision of this Act.

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