United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3977 (100th)
Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Amendments of 1988
Introduced
18 February 1988
Last action
12 October 1988 · Became law
Status
Became Public Law No: 100-483.
Sponsors
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Amends Federal law to extend from FY 1990 through 1993 the authorization for grants to States for mining and mineral resources institutes. Adds to the list of appropriate institute research subjects the production of fuel and non-fuel resources. Authorizes appropriations for research grants for FY 1990 through 1993. Makes research funds available to institutes participating in generic mineral technology centers. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for FY 1990 through 1993 for administrative expenses. Adds one additional member (from the mining industry) to the Committee on Mining and Mineral Resources Research. Sets January 15, of each year as the deadline for the Committee's annual plan update to the Congress. Requires the Committee to submit to the Congress by 1992: (1) a review of each institute's eligibility; (2) recommendations to consolidate existing institutes; and (3) a proposal to establish a Generic Mineral Technology Center on Strategic and Critical Minerals.
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Timeline
18 February 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
18 February 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 February 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 March 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
Source: Committee
22 March 1988
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
29 March 1988
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
29 March 1988
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
20 April 1988
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
20 April 1988
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
26 April 1988
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 348.
Source: Calendars
26 April 1988
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-581.
Source: Committee
26 April 1988
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-581.
Source: Committee
23 May 1988
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
23 May 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
23 May 1988
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
24 May 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources and Development.
Source: Committee
27 July 1988
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 2240 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
10 August 1988
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 891.
Source: Calendars
10 August 1988
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-473.
Source: Committee
10 August 1988
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-473.
Source: Committee
11 August 1988
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 August 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 September 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1988
Passed
House Agreed to Senate Amendments with Amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 1988
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments with Amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: NotUsed
26 September 1988
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Source: Floor
28 September 1988
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 September 1988
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
30 September 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 September 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
30 September 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
12 October 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
12 October 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
12 October 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-483.
Source: President
Votes
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Documents
7 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 13 October 1988
House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 23 September 1988
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 11 August 1988
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 10 August 1988
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 23 May 1988
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 26 April 1988
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 18 February 1988
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Sponsors
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/3977
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