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To establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to award scholarships to recruit and prepare students for careers in the National Weather Service and in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs. 9/17/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to award scholarships to students at institutions of higher education to recruit and prepare them for careers in the National Weather Service and in NOAA marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs. Requires individuals to be selected to receive scholarships under this Act through a competitive process [...] show full description
- 09/18/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 09/17/2007 - Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10373-10375)
- 09/17/2007 - 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.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10407)
show all actions- 09/18/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 09/17/2007 - Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10373-10375)
- 09/17/2007 - 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.
- 09/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10407)
- 09/17/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 16 (Roll no. 868). (text: CR H10373-10374)
- 09/17/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1657.
- 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
- 03/22/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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