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H.R. 1834 (110th)

To authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Introduced

29 March 2007

Last action

25 February 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

Sponsors

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

6 June 2025

Transport

Summary

National Ocean Exploration Program Act - Requires a coordinated national ocean exploration program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requires NOAA to: (1) appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board; and (2) convene an ocean technology and infrastructure task force. NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2007 - Requires an undersea research program that shall be conducted through a national headquarters, a network of extramural regional undersea research centers representing all NOAA regions, and a national technology institute. Authorizes NOAA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of the Navy, and other federal agencies involved in programs under this Act to participate in interagency financing and share, transfer, receive, and spend funds appropriated to any federal participant in the program.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 June 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 June 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  10. 19 June 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 28 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  13. 4 August 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 August 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 10 October 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  16. 10 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 24 October 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  18. 24 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 18 December 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-311, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  20. 18 December 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

    Source: Calendars

  21. 18 December 2007

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  22. 18 December 2007

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  23. 18 December 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-311, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  24. 13 February 2008

    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

  25. 13 February 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1834.

    Source: Floor

  26. 13 February 2008

    Reported

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H896-900; text of measure as reported in House: CR H896-898)

    Source: Floor

  27. 13 February 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  28. 14 February 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 14 February 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 49 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR H963-964)

    Source: Floor

  30. 14 February 2008

    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): 352 - 49 (Roll no. 62).(text: CR H963-964)

    Source: Floor

  31. 14 February 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H963-965)

    Source: Floor

  32. 14 February 2008

    Floor

    By unanimous consent, the text of H.R. 1834, as proposed to be adopted under suspension of the rules, was modified by an amendment placed at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  33. 25 February 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

    Source: Calendars

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