United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1834 (110th)
To authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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
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
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
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
29 March 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 April 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Source: Committee
26 April 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Source: Committee
8 May 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Source: Committee
5 June 2007
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
19 June 2007
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
19 June 2007
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
28 June 2007
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
28 June 2007
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
4 August 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.
Source: Committee
4 August 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.
Source: Committee
10 October 2007
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
10 October 2007
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 October 2007
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
24 October 2007
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 December 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-311, Part II.
Source: Committee
18 December 2007
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.
Source: Calendars
18 December 2007
Discharge
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Source: Discharge
18 December 2007
Committee
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Source: Committee
18 December 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-311, Part II.
Source: Committee
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
13 February 2008
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1834.
Source: Floor
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
13 February 2008
Floor
Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
14 February 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
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
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
14 February 2008
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H963-965)
Source: Floor
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
25 February 2008
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 25 February 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 14 February 2008 · Download file
- Reported in House · 18 December 2007 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 March 2007 · Download file
Documents
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 25 February 2008
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 25 February 2008
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 February 2008
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 February 2008
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 14 February 2008
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 18 December 2007
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 18 December 2007
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Reported to House amended, Part II
summary · EN · 18 December 2007
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 4 August 2007
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2007
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Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2007
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 March 2007
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Sponsors
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/1834
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