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H.R. 2425 (106th)

Oceans Act of 1999

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Introduced

1 July 1999

Last action

14 July 1999 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]

Subjects

Taxation, Budget

Source updated

20 August 2025

Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Oceans Act of 1999 - Directs the President: (1) to develop and maintain a coordinated, comprehensive, and long-range national policy, consistent with U.S. international obligations, on ocean and coastal activities; (2) with regard to Federal agencies and departments, to review ocean and coastal activities, plan and implement an integrated and cost-effective program of ocean and coastal activities, designate responsibility for funding and conducting ocean and coastal activities, and ensure cooperation and resolve differences arising from laws and regulations applicable to ocean and coastal activities; and (3) transmit to Congress biennially a report that includes a detailed listing of all existing Federal programs relating to ocean and coastal activities, including a description of each program, the current funding for the program, and a projection of the funding level for the program for the following five fiscal years. Requires each agency or department involved in ocean and coastal activities to include with its annual request for appropriations a report identifying significant elements of the proposed agency or department budget relating to ocean and coastal activities. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to establish the National Ocean Council to assist the Commission on Ocean Policy in completing its report, to serve as the forum for developing an implementation plan for a national ocean and coastal policy and program, and to improve coordination and cooperation among Federal agencies on ocean and coastal activities. Terminates the Council one year after the Commission submits its final report. (Sec. 5) Establishes the Commission on Ocean Policy which shall report to the President and the Congress on U.S. ocean policy, including: (1) recommendations for the responsible use and stewardship of ocean and coastal resources; and (2) comments from the Governor of any coastal State to which such recommendations apply. Requires the Commission, before submitting its final report, to: (1) publish a notice in the Federal Register that a draft report is available for public review; and (2) provide a copy of the draft report to the Governor of each coastal State and to specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 July 1999

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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