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H.R. 4523 (99th)

Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act

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Introduced

8 April 1986

Last action

14 April 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Sweeney, David McCann [R-TX-14], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]

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29 August 2025

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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. 8 April 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 April 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 April 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

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