Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009

Summary

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to require the Director of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to: (1) collaborate with constituents in the Bay's watershed to support the development of an integrated observations system for the Bay; (2) support the establishment and implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; (3) incorporate the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System into the Integrated Ocean Observing System regional network of observatories; (4) establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program (authorizes related grants); and (5) establish a Chesapeake Bay coastal living resources management and habitat program. Requires peer review for projects funded under the Act. Authorizes the director to make contracts, leases, grants, or cooperative agreements as necessary to carry out the Act. Authorizes appropriations (at an increased level) for the Office for FY2011-FY2014.

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Timeline

1. 26 March 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 March 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 March 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 March 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

   Source: Committee

5. 8 July 2009

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 July 2009

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

7. 29 July 2009

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 29 July 2009

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.

   Source: Committee

9. 29 September 2009

   Floor

   Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

   Source: Floor

10. 29 September 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.

    Source: Calendars

11. 29 September 2009

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

12. 29 September 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.

    Source: Floor

13. 29 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10009-10012)

    Source: Floor

14. 29 September 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-271.

    Source: Committee

15. 29 September 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-271.

    Source: Committee

16. 30 September 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

17. 30 September 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 78 (Roll no. 744). (text: CR 9/29/2009 H10009-10010)

    Source: Floor

18. 30 September 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 78 (Roll no. 744).(text: CR 9/29/2009 H10009-10010)

    Source: Floor

19. 30 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10122)

    Source: Floor

20. 1 October 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 1 October 2009 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 30 September 2009 · Official file
• Reported in House · 29 September 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 26 March 2009 · Official file

Documents

10 official files

• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 1 October 2009

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 1 October 2009

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 30 September 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 30 September 2009

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 30 September 2009

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 29 September 2009

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 29 September 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 March 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 March 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 March 2009

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Sponsors

• John Sarbanes · D · Sponsor
• Robert Wittman · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [D-MD-1] · D · Sponsor
• Gerald Connolly · D · Cosponsor
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