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S. 2280 (108th)

National Ocean Exploration Program Act

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Introduced

5 April 2004

Last action

16 November 2004 · Passed

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]

Subjects

Environment, Transport, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Transport · Education

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Summary

National Ocean Exploration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a coordinated national ocean exploration program. Authorizes the Secretary, in carrying out the program, to: (1) conduct interdisciplinary exploration voyages or other scientific activities to survey, inventory, observe, and assess little-known areas of the marine environment; (2) promote the development of oceanographic research; (3) conduct public education and outreach activities that improve the public understanding of ocean science, resources, and processes; and (4) accept donations for such purposes. Requires the NOAA to convene an ocean technology and infrastructure task force to develop and implement a strategy to: (1) facilitate the transfer of new exploration technology to the program; (2) improve the availability of communications infrastructure (including satellite) to the program; (3) develop a data management information processing system for information obtained under the program; and (4) encourage cost-sharing partnerships to assist in transferring exploration technology and technical expertise to the program. Authorizes the NOAA, the National Science Foundation, and other Federal agencies participating in the program to participate in interagency financing in carrying out program activities.

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 2004

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3632-3633)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 April 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 July 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 October 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 791.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 11 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-400.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-400.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 November 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11389-11390; text as passed Senate: CR S11389-11390)

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 November 2004

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 November 2004

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 November 2004

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11389-11390; text as passed Senate: CR S11389-11390)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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