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H.R. 437 (105th)

National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1997

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Introduced

9 January 1997

Last action

19 June 1997 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

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Summary

Marine Resources Revitalization Act of 1997 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to add or modify various definitions. Modifies the duties of the Program's Director. Sets forth the duties of sea grant institutions (defined as sea grant colleges, sea grant regional consortia, and certain types of entities conducting a sea grant program with amounts under the Act), including merit-reviewing grant and contract applications. Repeals provisions relating to the sea grant international program. Revises requirements for designating sea grant colleges and consortia. Repeals provisions mandating postdoctoral fellowships. Authorizes appropriations for grants, contracts, and fellowships. Removes the separate authorization of appropriations for administration, limiting administration expenditures to a percentage of funds appropriated for grants, contracts, and fellowships. Repeals provisions authorizing appropriations for priority oyster disease research. Modifies the maximum pay for the Program's Director and for voting members of the sea grant review panel.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 February 1997

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 February 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 March 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 March 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 March 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science for a period ending not later than April 28, 1997 for consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(n), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 12 March 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-22, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 12 March 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-22, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 March 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  15. 16 April 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  16. 16 April 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 21 April 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 21 April 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-22, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  19. 21 April 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-22, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  20. 10 June 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 164 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 June 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 June 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 3 (Roll no. 208).

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 June 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 3 (Roll no. 208).

    Source: Floor

  24. 18 June 1997

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  25. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  26. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 437.

    Source: Floor

  27. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  28. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable James E. Rogan to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 164 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  30. 18 June 1997

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 164. (consideration: CR H3872-3889)

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 June 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 164 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  32. 19 June 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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