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S.Res. 222 (93rd)

A resolution to authorize a National Ocean Policy Study.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 December 1973

Last action

19 February 1974 · Passed

Status

Measure passed Senate, amended.

Sponsors

Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS], Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR], Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR], Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT], Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC], Sen. Cotton, Norris [R-NH], Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA], Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV], Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN], Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL], Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL], Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI], Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Dominick, Peter H. [R-CO], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Authorizes the Committee on Commerce to make an investigation of national oceans policy for the purpose of: (1) determining national capabilities in the oceans, (2) determining the adequacy of current Federal programs relating to the oceans and recommending improvements; (3) establishing policies to achieve the goal of full utilization and conservation of living resources for the oceans; (4) assessing the needs for new policies for the development and utilization of the nonliving resources of the oceans; (5) encouraging implementation of coastal zone management; (6) establishing a comprehensive national policy for understanding and protecting the global ocean environment through education, exploration, research, and international cooperation; and (7) making an assessment of proposals for national and international jurisdiction over the oceans. Authorizes, for the purpose of this resolution, the Committee on Commerce to expend, through February 28, 1975, from the contingent fund of the Senate, a sum not to exceed $200,000.

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Timeline

  1. 19 December 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 December 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 93-685.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 February 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 93-685.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 February 1974

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  6. 19 February 1974

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 19 February 1974

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 19 December 1973

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