An original bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal year 1978.
Bill journey · stage 3 of 5
Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 1977)
Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to extend through fiscal year 1978 the authorization of appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act with respect to (1) the regulation of and research pertaining to ocean dumping, and (2) the acquisition, development, and operation of marine sanctuaries.
What just happenedOct 20, 1977
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (similar provisions inserted in H.R. 4297 as passed Senate).
Who’s behind it
- Oct 20, 1977Floor
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (similar provisions inserted in H.R. 4297 as passed Senate).
- May 16, 1977Calendars
Placed on calendar in Senate.
- May 16, 1977Committee
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 95-189.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 16, 1977Committee14000
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 95-189.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 16, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate