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H.Con.Res. 488 (108th)

Commending the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its employees for its dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Ivan.

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Introduced

9 September 2004

Last action

23 September 2004 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

Declares that Congress commends, for their extraordinary dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley and Frances, the employees of the National Weather Service, especially the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tropical Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center, Hydrometeorological Prediction Center, and National Data Buoy Center; the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the 403rd Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida; the Hurricane Liaison Team; the National Ocean Service; and the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service. Commends also, for their extraordinary dedication and hard work during those hurricanes, the Southern and Eastern Region Weather Forecast Offices of San Juan, Miami, Tampa Bay, Key West, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Morristown, Charleston, Morehead City, Wilmington, Wakefield, and Taunton. Extends the thanks of Congress to the commercial and media meteorologists for their contributions in disseminating the NOAA forecasts and warnings to the public.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1581)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 September 2004

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 September 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 September 2004

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7370)

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 September 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7370)

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 September 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 488.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 September 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7370-7373)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 September 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 2004

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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