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H.R. 897 (101st)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1989

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Introduced

7 February 1989

Last action

22 November 1989 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1989 - Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop a fleet modernization and expansion program and to implement that program over a ten-year period beginning in FY 1990. Sets forth elements which must be included in the plan and a specific schedule for FY 1990 through 1992, including requirements relating to an oceanographic research vessel and a fisheries research vessel. Authorizes NOAA to fill ten additional personnel positions in connection with the modernization and expansion. Requires that an implementation plan be submitted to the Congress. Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, notwithstanding specified provisions and if the Under Secretary makes certain findings, to enter into multi-year contracts for the construction, lease, or other acquisition of property, including vessels, and a multi-year charter agreement for a vessel. Authorizes the Under Secretary to provide in each contract or charter agreement for the liability of the United States in the event of termination of the contract or agreement before expiration of its term. Requires all modernization or construction work performed on vessels under this Act to be carried out, and all vessels acquired by NOAA after enactment of this Act to have been built, in private shipyards in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1999.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 April 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, DOT.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 July 1989

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 September 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 September 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 October 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 204.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 30 October 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-321.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 October 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-321.

    Source: Committee

  14. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 November 1989

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 November 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 November 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Hertel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 November 1989

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 22 November 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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