Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1980

Summary

Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1979 - Establishes in the Department of Commerce an independent establishment known as the Office for Chesapeake Bay Research, Planning, and Coordination. Requires such Office to: (1) ensure the existence of a Chesapeake Research Exchange; (2) review and evaluate, on a periodic basis, the research effort; (3) identify the need for, and the priority of, additional research projects; (4) establish an effective mechanism for coordinating the research projects with the research of State and local government agencies; (5) remain cognizant of ongoing research projects; (6) conduct periodic meetings with representatives of Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, and representatives of the scientific community having responsibility for the administration of research programs in the Chesapeake Bay area; (7) determine existing Federal and State programs on the Chesapeake Bay; (8) plan and conduct a conference on Chesapeake Bay affairs at least once every two years; (9) submit an annual report to Congress and to the Secretary of Commerce with respect to administration and recommendations for improving research efforts; and (10) perform such other activities that are consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make available such administrative services and staff as may be reasonably necessary. Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Research Board which shall: (1) develop a Chesapeake Bay Research Plan consistent with the missions and interests of appropriate agencies and States; (2) advise the Director of the Office; (3) review, evaluate, and comment upon the annual report submitted by the Office. Terminates the authority conferred by this Act three years after the date of enactment.

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Timeline

1. 11 June 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 May 1980

   Discharge

   Committee on Science and Technology discharged in House.

   Source: Discharge

5. 15 May 1980

   Committee

   Committee on Science and Technology discharged in House.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-993.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-993.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 May 1980

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

9. 19 May 1980

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

10. 19 May 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 21 May 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 17 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-950.

    Source: Committee

13. 17 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-950.

    Source: Committee

14. 24 September 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

15. 24 September 1980

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

16. 30 September 1980

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 30 September 1980

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

18. 3 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

19. 6 October 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

20. 6 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

21. 6 October 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

22. 15 October 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-460.

    Source: President

23. 15 October 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

24. 15 October 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

6 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 16 October 1980

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 24 September 1980

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 September 1980

  Open at official source

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 19 May 1980

  Open at official source

• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 May 1980

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 June 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
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