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Bill106th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2000Environmental Protection
H.R. 4104

Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Sep 12, 2000)

Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to add the Mississippi Sound in Mississippi to the list of estuaries to receive priority consideration for inclusion in the National Estuary Program (NEP).

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the Mississippi Sound Restoration Program within EPA. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for restoration projects and studies and public education projects recommended by a management conference convened for the Sound under the NEP. Authorizes appropriations.

Expresses the sense of Congress that all recipients of grants under this Act shall abide by the Buy American Act.

What just happenedSep 13, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5](D-MS)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 13, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Sep 12, 2000FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 12, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 12, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7480-7481)

  5. Sep 12, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7480-7481)

  6. Sep 12, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4104.

  7. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7480-7482)

  8. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 12, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

  10. Sep 12, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-840.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Sep 12, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-840.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Jul 26, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jul 26, 2000CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Mar 29, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  16. Mar 28, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Mar 28, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 28, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 12, 200017
Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to add the Mississippi Sound in Mississippi to the list of estuaries to receive priority consideration for inclusion in the National Estuary Program (NEP).

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the Mississippi Sound Restoration Program within EPA. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for restoration projects and studies and public education projects recommended by a management conference convened for the Sound under the NEP. Authorizes appropriations.

Expresses the sense of Congress that all recipients of grants under this Act shall abide by the Buy American Act.

Passed House amendedSep 12, 200036
Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to add the Mississippi Sound in Mississippi to the list of estuaries to receive priority consideration for inclusion in the National Estuary Program (NEP).

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the Mississippi Sound Restoration Program within EPA. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for restoration projects and studies and public education projects recommended by a management conference convened for the Sound under the NEP.

Directs the Administrator to assist the Council in developing a management plan for the restoration and protection of the Sound and to provide funding and oversight for voluntary restoration projects. Authorizes appropriations.

Expresses the sense of Congress that all recipients of grants under this Act shall abide by the Buy American Act.

Introduced in HouseMar 28, 200000
Mississippi Sound Restoration Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the: (1) Mississippi Sound Restoration Program within EPA; and (2) Mississippi Sound Executive Council.

Directs the Administrator to assist the Council in developing a management plan for the restoration and protection of the Sound and to provide funding and oversight for voluntary restoration projects.

Authorizes appropriations.