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H.R. 161 (101st)

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

27 October 1989 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography.

Sponsors

Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

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Summary

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act - Directs the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an oyster disease research program, including: (1) identification of certain oyster diseases; (2) identification of priority research categories; (3) support for research in priority categories; and (4) a process for making the results of the research available to interested persons. Permits eligible institutions to apply for research grants. Establishes the Oyster Research Program Advisory Committee to advise the Chief Scientist regarding matters related to carrying out this Act. Directs the Chief Scientist to consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the identification of priority oyster diseases, the identification of priority research categories, and matters covered by the biennial review required by this Act. Directs the Chief Scientist to undertake a biennial review of the program. Sets forth reporting requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 October 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 October 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, and HHS.

    Source: Committee

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