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H.R. 3969 (100th)

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act

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Introduced

18 February 1988

Last action

27 June 1988 · Committee

Status

Field Hearings Held in Queenstown, Maryland.

Sponsors

Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Sweeney, David McCann [R-TX-14], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]

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Summary

Oyster Disease Research Assistance Act - Directs the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an oyster disease research program, including: (1) identification of certain oyster diseases; (2) identification of priority research categories; (3) support for research in priority categories; and (4) a process for making the results of the research available to interested persons. Permits eligible institutions to apply for research grants. Sets forth the factors the Chief Scientist must consider in deciding whether to award assistance. Establishes the Oyster Research Program Advisory Committee to advise the Chief Scientist regarding matters related to carrying out this Act. Requires representation on the Committee from specified geographic areas. Directs the Chief Scientist to consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the identification of priority oyster diseases, the identification of priority research categories, and matters covered by the biennial review required by this Act. Directs the Chief Scientist to undertake a biennial review of the program. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1998.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 February 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from HHS, Commerce, Interior, National Science Foundation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 April 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From National Science Foundation.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 June 1988

    Committee

    Field Hearings Held in Queenstown, Maryland.

    Source: Committee

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