H.R.5618: To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

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To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. 10/15/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to substitute "extension services" for "advisory services" in the definition of "project." (Sec. 5) Adds regional and national projects as elements of the national sea grant college program. Removes a reference to the sea grant review panel from provisions relating to the administration of the program. Refers to regional or national strategic investments being developed in consultation with the board and with the approval of sea grant colleges and the sea grant institutes. (Current law refers to the approval of the sea grant review panel as well as the colleges and institutes.) Revises the program director's duties. (Sec. 6) Excludes amounts appropriated [...]

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10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-394.
10/13/2008 - Signed by President.
10/13/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-394.
10/03/2008 - Presented to President.
09/29/2008 - Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10612-10613)

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10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-394.
10/13/2008 - Signed by President.
10/13/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-394.
10/03/2008 - Presented to President.
09/29/2008 - Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10612-10613)
09/29/2008 - On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10612-10613)
09/29/2008 - Cleared for White House.
09/29/2008 - Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
09/29/2008 - On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
09/29/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/27/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
09/26/2008 - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
09/26/2008 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
09/26/2008 - S.AMDT.5668 Amendment SA 5668 proposed by Senator Whitehouse for Senator Inouye.
09/26/2008 - S.AMDT.5668 Amendment SA 5668 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
09/26/2008 - Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
09/26/2008 - S.AMDT.5668 Amendment SA 5668 proposed by Senator Whitehouse for Senator Inouye. In the nature of substitute.
09/26/2008 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9864-9865)
09/26/2008 - S.AMDT.5668 Amendment SA 5668 proposed by Senator Whitehouse for Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S9864-9865; text: CR S9864-9865) In the nature of substitute.
07/15/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/14/2008 - Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/14/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5618.
07/14/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
07/14/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/14/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6412-6414)
07/14/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6412-6413)
07/11/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-701, Part II.
07/11/2008 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.
06/25/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/25/2008 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/12/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/12/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
06/09/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-701, Part I.
06/09/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 110-701, Part I.
06/09/2008 - Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science and Technology for a period ending not later than July 11, 2008 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(o), rule X.
06/09/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
05/21/2008 - Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Held Hearings Without Referral (May 21, 2008).
05/21/2008 - Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Held Hearings Without Referral (5/21/2008).
04/30/2008 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
04/30/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/23/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/23/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
04/03/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
03/13/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E396-397)
03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.