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H.Con.Res. 147 (110th)

Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

10 May 2007

Last action

6 December 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Jim Costa, Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Chris Van Hollen, Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Frank Pallone, Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], ALCEE HASTINGS, Doris Matsui, Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5], JOHN CULBERSON, Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Cathy Rodgers, Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

Summary

Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its predecessor agencies over a 200-year period to human understanding of the oceans and atmosphere and their stewardship of the marine environment; (2) the vision of President Thomas Jefferson in supporting scientific advancement and coastal surveys; and (3) the contributions of employees and officers of the Coast Survey, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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

  2. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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

  3. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 June 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 December 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 147.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 December 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 December 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14089-14091)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 December 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 December 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 December 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 1129). (text: CR 12/4/2007 H14089-14090)

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 December 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 1129).(text: CR 12/4/2007 H14089-14090)

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 December 2007

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14171)

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 December 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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