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To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a national and regional ocean governance structure, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act - Establishes a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore the health of marine ecosystems and requires that federal agencies administer U.S. policies and laws accordingly. Allows more stringent federal and state requirements. States that there shall be an agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), declares that Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (concerning NOAA) shall have no further force or effect, and sets forth NOAA's mission and functions. (Reestablishes NOAA and requires a reorganization plan.) Creates an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and makes that person the Administrator of NOAA. Requires [...] show full description
- 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 04/23/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .
- 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6014)
- 04/26/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
show all actions- 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 04/23/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .
- 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6014)
- 04/26/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
- 01/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
- 01/04/2007 - 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.
- 01/04/2007 - Referred to House Natural Resources
- 01/04/2007 - Referred to House Science and Technology
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