Fritz Hollings National Ocean Policy and Leadership Act

Summary

National Ocean Policy and Leadership Act - Specifies a national ocean policy. Re-establishes (what already exists under Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), administered by the Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Administrator to report biennially to Congress on the status and condition of the Nation's ocean and atmospheric environments, including current and foreseeable trends in the quality, management and utilization of such environments and their effects on the social, economic, ecological, and other requirements of the Nation. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Ocean Stewardship, which shall coordinate ocean and atmospheric activities among the Federal agencies. Establishes a Presidential Panel of Advisers on Oceans and Climate. Directs the President to submit to Congress recommendations for the transfer of relevant oceanic or atmospheric programs, functions, and associated resources to NOAA from other Federal agencies.

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Timeline

1. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8039-8045)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8038-8039)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 September 2004

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

5. 10 November 2004

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 799.

   Source: Calendars

6. 10 November 2004

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/11/04 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-407.

   Source: Committee

7. 10 November 2004

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/11/04 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-407.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 10 November 2004 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 13 July 2004 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 10 November 2004

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 10 November 2004

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 10 November 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 July 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 July 2004

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 July 2004

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
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