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S. 1218 (108th)

Oceans and Human Health Act

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Introduced

10 June 2003

Last action

8 April 2004 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Maria Cantwell, Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Oceans and Human Health Act - Provides for coordination and support of Federal interagency ocean science programs, including research and monitoring on the oceans' role in human health. Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 with respect to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). Directs NSTC to: (1)coordinate and support a national research program on Oceans and Human Health (interagency OHH); and (2) establish a Committee on OHH. Directs the NSTC Chair, through the Committee on OHH, to submit to Congress a program implementation plan containing certain required program activities, including coordination with the National Ocean Research Leadership Council. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), as part of the interagency OHH, to establish an OHH Program to coordinate and implement NOAA research and activities related to OHH, including an advisory panel. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to: (1) one or more national centers of excellence to strengthen NOAA's OHH programs and activities; and (2) support distinguished scholars from academic institutions, industry, or State governments for collaborative work with NOAA scientists and facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide grants for critical research and projects on OHH; and (2) establish an OHH traineeship program for scientists at the beginning of their careers. Directs the Secretary to design and implement a national public information and outreach program on potential ocean-related human health risks, including those associated with seafood. Directs the Secretary to assess health risks related to seafood, with comparisons based on harvesting and processing (domestic or imported; commercial or recreational) and on contamination originating from practices prior to and after sale.

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Timeline

  1. 10 June 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7623-7625)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 June 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7621-7623)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 November 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 19 November 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-203.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 November 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-203.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 March 2004

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3110-3115; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3110-3113)

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 March 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 March 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 25 March 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 25 March 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 March 2004

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 March 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

  15. 8 April 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

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