United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2233 (105th)
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997
Introduced
23 July 1997
Last action
27 January 1998 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsors
Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use amounts in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance grants for projects for the conservation of coral reefs. Allows any relevant natural resource management authority of a State or U.S. territory or other government jurisdiction with coral reefs whose activities affect coral reefs, or any nongovernmental organization or individual with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of coral reefs, to submit a specified project proposal under this Act. Sets forth: (1) provisions for the review and approval of each final project proposal; and (2) criteria for approval of a final project proposal. Authorizes the Secretary to approve a final project proposal if the project will enhance coral reef conservation programs. Requires the Secretary, in determining whether to approve project proposals, to give priority to: (1) projects which promote sustainable development and ensure long-term conservation of coral reefs; and (2) projects for which there exist matching funds of at least 50 percent of the total cost of each project. Establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund. Provides for deposits into the Fund of: (1) monetary donations; and (2) other amounts appropriated to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
23 July 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
23 July 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 July 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 July 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Source: Committee
31 July 1997
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
31 July 1997
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 September 1997
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
17 September 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
29 September 1997
Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Source: Floor
29 September 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
29 September 1997
Floor
Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
29 September 1997
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8066-8067)
Source: Floor
29 September 1997
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
Source: Calendars
29 September 1997
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
Source: Committee
29 September 1997
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
Source: Committee
1 October 1997
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485). (consideration: CR H8294)
Source: Floor
1 October 1997
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485).(consideration: CR H8294)
Source: Floor
1 October 1997
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8293-8294)
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Floor
Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
27 January 1998
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 27 January 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 13 November 1997 · Download file
- Reported in House · 29 September 1997 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 23 July 1997 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 27 January 1998
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 27 January 1998
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 November 1997
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 November 1997
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 13 November 1997
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 29 September 1997
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 29 September 1997
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 29 September 1997
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 July 1997
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 July 1997
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Sponsors
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
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