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H.R. 2737 (100th)

Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act

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Introduced

22 June 1987

Last action

23 May 1988 · Passed

Status

Laid on Table in House by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Sweeney, David McCann [R-TX-14], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

7 February 2024

Summary

Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior through the United States Geological Survey, and the Director of the National Science Foundation to implement the policies of the proposed Continental Scientific Drilling Program of the United States relating to earth science research and technological development. Prescribes guidelines for such implementation, including: (1) taking action to assure an effective cooperative effort in furtherance of the Program; (2) taking administrative and financial measures to assure the effective functioning of the Interagency Accord on Continental Scientific Drilling; (3) assuring the continuing operation of the Interagency Coordinating Group; and (4) assuring that the Interagency Coordinating Group receives appropriate Federal agency cooperation. Requires a report to the Congress within 180 days of enactment which describes: (1) policy objectives; (2) projected schedules of scientific and engineering events that would advance Program objectives; (3) resources and funding levels needed for projected schedules of events and Program policy objectives; and (4) cooperation with the international community.

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Timeline

  1. 22 June 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 November 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 March 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 14 April 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 April 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 20 April 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  13. 20 April 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 21 April 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  15. 21 April 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 26 April 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-580 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  17. 26 April 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-580 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  18. 2 May 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 354.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 2 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-580 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  20. 2 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-580 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  21. 23 May 1988

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  22. 23 May 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 23 May 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 23 May 1988

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  • Reported to House amended, Part II

    summary · EN · 2 May 1988

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

    summary · EN · 26 April 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 22 June 1987

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