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S. 1563Became Law

National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 5, 1991)

National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act (Sea Grant Act) to require that the National Sea Grant College Program be administered by a National Sea Grant Office within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires that the Program Director oversee the Office. Empowers the Secretary of Commerce to accept funds from other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to pay for and add to (currently, to pay for) grants and contracts.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out specified provisions of the Sea Grant Act.

Repeals provisions of the Sea Grant Act authorizing grants and contracts for a sea grant strategic research plan. Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (Aquatic Nuisance Act) to generally authorize appropriations for grants under the Sea Grant Act. (Currently, the provisions of the Aquatic Nuisance Act being amended here authorize appropriations only for grants for the sea grant research plan under the Sea Grant Act.)

What just happenedDec 4, 1991

Became Public Law No: 102-186.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors8 D5 R
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  1. Dec 4, 1991PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-186.

  2. Dec 4, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-186.

  3. Dec 4, 1991PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 4, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 23, 1991FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 23, 1991President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 22, 1991Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Nov 20, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Nov 19, 1991ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Nov 19, 1991NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  11. Nov 6, 1991Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  12. Nov 5, 1991FloorH38310

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

  13. Nov 5, 1991FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Nov 5, 1991Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  15. Nov 5, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  16. Nov 5, 1991FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  17. Nov 5, 1991FloorH30300

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

  18. Oct 10, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Great Lakes, and the Outer Continental Shelf.

    Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico and the Outer Continental Shelf Subcommittee
  19. Oct 7, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  20. Oct 7, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  21. Oct 7, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  22. Oct 3, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  23. Oct 3, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  24. Sep 23, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.

  25. Sep 23, 1991Committee

    Committees on Commerce; Labor and Human Resources. Jointly reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 102-155.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  26. Sep 23, 1991Committee14000

    Committees on Commerce; Labor and Human Resources. Jointly reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 102-155.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  27. Jul 31, 1991Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  28. Jul 30, 1991Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  29. Jul 25, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Commerce; Labor and Human Resources by unanimous consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  30. Jul 25, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedNov 5, 199136

National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act (Sea Grant Act) to require that the National Sea Grant College Program be administered by a National Sea Grant Office within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires that the Program Director oversee the Office. Empowers the Secretary of Commerce to accept funds from other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to pay for and add to (currently, to pay for) grants and contracts.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out specified provisions of the Sea Grant Act.

Repeals provisions of the Sea Grant Act authorizing grants and contracts for a sea grant strategic research plan. Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (Aquatic Nuisance Act) to generally authorize appropriations for grants under the Sea Grant Act. (Currently, the provisions of the Aquatic Nuisance Act being amended here authorize appropriations only for grants for the sea grant research plan under the Sea Grant Act.)

Introduced in SenateJul 25, 199100

National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act (Sea Grant Act) to authorize appropriations to carry out the Act.

Repeals provisions of the Sea Grant Act authorizing grants and contracts for a sea grant strategic research plan. Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (Aquatic Nuisance Act) to generally authorize appropriations for grants under the Sea Grant Act. (Currently, the provisions of the Aquatic Nuisance Act being amended here authorize appropriations only for grants for the sea grant research plan under the Sea Grant Act.)