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H.R. 1171 (100th)

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987

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Introduced

19 February 1987

Last action

30 September 1987 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27]

Subjects

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Source updated

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Summary

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission. Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions. Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  2. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 March 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, EPA, GSA, Commerce, Justice, Interior, State, Marine Mammal Comm.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 May 1987

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 June 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From GSA.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 June 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, EPA, USNA, Interior, DOT, DOD.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 July 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 July 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 August 1987

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

    Source: Committee

  13. 9 September 1987

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  14. 14 September 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-300 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  15. 14 September 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-300 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  16. 29 September 1987

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 311 - 93 (Record Vote No: 336).

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 September 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 311 - 93 (Record Vote No: 336).

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 September 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 September 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 29 September 1987

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

    summary · EN · 14 September 1987

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 19 February 1987

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