United States · Resolution · HCONRES
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.
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
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
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
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
10 May 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 May 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Source: Committee
5 June 2007
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
4 December 2007
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 147.
Source: Floor
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
4 December 2007
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14089-14091)
Source: Floor
4 December 2007
Floor
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
5 December 2007
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
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
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
5 December 2007
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14171)
Source: Floor
6 December 2007
Introduced
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 6 December 2007 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 5 December 2007 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 10 May 2007 · Official file
Documents
8 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 6 December 2007
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 6 December 2007
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 5 December 2007
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 5 December 2007
Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 5 December 2007
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 2007
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 May 2007
Sponsors
- Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
- Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Sponsor
- Jim Costa · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Chris Van Hollen · D · Cosponsor
- Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Frank Pallone · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14] · R · Cosponsor
- ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
- Doris Matsui · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5] · D · Cosponsor
- JOHN CULBERSON · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Cathy Rodgers · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/147
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hconres/147
- us · 110-hconres-147 · source updated 7 April 2025