| Also tagged in: Budgets, Emergency management, Federal aid to water resources development, Flood control, Floods, Hurricanes, Louisiana, Marine resources, Standards, Storms, Water resources Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the need and importance of providing additional Federal funds for the Secretary of the Army to carry out hurricane, coastal, and flood protection and hurricane and flood damage reduction activities and related features in the State of Louisiana. 3/31/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the urgency for Congress to approve additional federal funds required by the Corps of Engineers by October 1, 2008, to complete hurricane, coastal, and flood protection and hurricane and flood damage reduction activities and related features to meet the President's commitment to complete the Corps work necessary for the updated 100-year protection standard for the greater New Orleans area by the 2011 hurricane season. Expresses the Senate's finding that the additional funds to reduce the risk to that area from storm surges and to provide at least an updated 100-year protection standard and address associated flood protection needs shall be carried out at full federal [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Budgets, Climate change, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Commerce, Disaster insurance, Emergency management, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Finance, Floods, Grants-in-aid, Great Lakes, Hydrology Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30 p.m.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Climate Program Act to enhance the ability of the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Introduced. Climate Change Adaptation Act - Amends the National Climate Program Act to: (1) eliminate the National Climate Program Office and the Climate Program Policy Board; (2) revise the elements of the National Climate Program to require a strategic plan to address the impacts of climate change in the United States and establish a National Climate Service within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); (3) require the President to provide to Congress a five-year national strategic plan to address the impacts of climate change in the United States; (4) require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct regional assessments of coastal and ocean vulnerability to climate change and submit to Congress a national coastal and ocean adaptation plan; (5) require the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative dispute resolution, Animals, Budgets, Business, Department of the Interior, Ecosystem management, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal aid to water resources development, Federal-Indian relations, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Habitat conservation, Indian lands, Land banking Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13443)
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to strengthen cooperative conservation efforts and to reduce barriers to the use of partnerships to enable Federal natural resource managers to meet their obligations, and for other purposes. 10/25/2007--Introduced. Cooperative Conservation Enhancement Act - Sets forth this Act's findings and purposes.Working Landscape Projects Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions for the funding and reimbursement of landscape project partners for administrative, governance, and information dissemination activities necessary for the implementation of landscape projects. Conservation Bank Program Act - Sets forth provisions for the establishment, use, and operation of conservation banks.Sets forth provisions regarding the promotion of partnerships between the Department of the Interior and other public and private entities. Sets forth provisions regarding cooperation between the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Animals, Budgets, Climate change, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Ecosystem management, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Governmental investigations, Grants-in-aid, Great Lakes, Habitat conservation, Land use Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextA bill to ensure the recovery, resiliency, and health of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems, and for other purposes. 10/19/2007--Introduced. Global Warming and Acidification Coastal and Ocean Resiliency Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a national strategy to protect, maintain, and restore coastal and marine ecosystems so that they are more resilient and better able to withstand the additional stresses associated with global warming, including relative sea level rise, and ocean acidification; and (2) revise the strategy within five years and every ten years thereafter to reflect new information.Requires the Secretary to establish an Advisory Board to provide advice on: (1) the impact of global warming and strategies and mechanisms to mitigate the impact on the ocean and coastal communities; (2) priorities for research or information collection; and (3) priority needs for achieving systematic improvements in ocean and coastal resiliency.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Animals, Budgets, Climate change, Communications, Conferences, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Ecological research, Ecosystem management, Endangered species, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Freshwater resources conservation Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13091-13092)
Bill TextA bill to assist wildlife populations and wildlife habitats in adapting to and surviving the effects of global warming, and for other purposes. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish: (1) a national strategy for assisting wildlife populations and habitats in adapting to the impact of global warming; (2) an advisory board on such impact; (3) the National Global Warming and Wildlife Science Center within the United States Geological Survey (USGS); and (4) a State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program.Global Warming and Acidification Coastal and Ocean Resiliency Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a national strategy to protect, maintain, and restore coastal and marine ecosystems so that they are more resilient and better able to withstand the additional stresses associated with global warming, including relative sea level rise, and ocean acidification; (2) establish an advisory [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, District of Columbia, Feeds, Fines (Penalties), Fishery management, Fishes, Law, Marine resources, Oils and fats, Pennsylvania, Territorial waters Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo prohibit commercial fishing of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in inland, State, and Federal waters along the Atlantic coast of the United States, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Atlantic Menhaden Conservation Act - Imposes a fishing moratorium regarding Atlantic menhaden that are reduced to meal and oil for the coastal waters of each coastal state north of South Carolina, including Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission. Requires studies and reports. Makes it unlawful to engage, or to attempt to engage, in the commercial harvesting, in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), of Atlantic menhaden that are reduced to meal and oil. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Feeds, Fines (Penalties), Fishery management, Fishes, Law, Marine resources, Oils and fats, Territorial waters Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Makes it unlawful to engage, or to attempt to engage, in commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in Atlantic coastal waters or in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Requires a related report to Congress from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). | | Also tagged in: California, Commemorations, Islands, Land transfers, Lighthouses and lightships, Marine resources, National monuments, Natural resources, Pacific Ocean, Public lands, Reefs, Transportation Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Removes the temporary reservation for park, scenic, or other public purposes of certain rocks, pinnacles, reefs, and islands in the Pacific Ocean within a mile of the coast of Orange County, California. Makes such rocks, pinnacles, reefs, and islands part of the California Coastal National Monument and requires that they be administered as part of the Monument. Repeals the lighthouse reservation with respect to the San Juan and San Mateo Rocks and the two rocks in the vicinity of Laguna Beach, off the coast of Orange County. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Conservation easements, Cultural property, Ecosystem management, Electronic government information, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Estuaries, Executive departments, Federal aid to water pollution control, Government information, Government paperwork Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo establish the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative. 10/2/2007--Introduced. Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative of 2007 - States as the purpose of this Act the establishment of the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative to identify, protect, and enhance sites within the Raritan Bay ecosystem with significant ecological, educational, open space, public access, or recreational value through a bi-state network of sites. Establishes the Raritan Bay Stewardship Initiative Region within New York and New Jersey. Establishes the Raritan Bay Stewardship Advisory Committee, which shall: (1) identify 20 initial Raritan Bay stewardship sites; (2) seek to ensure an equal distribution of funds between New York and New Jersey for the initial sites (authorizes site owners to apply to have the sites identified as stewardship sites); (3) identify additional recreation areas and natural areas with ecological value as potential stewardship sites; (4) publish a list of sites that further [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, California, Census, Commendations, Communicable diseases, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Demography, Ecological research, Ecosystem management, Endangered species, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to carry out a recovery program for southern sea otter populations along the coast of California.Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop a Southern Sea Otter Health Assessment Plan; (2) collect and analyze tissue samples from southern sea otters; and (3) submit the tissue to the Secretary of Commerce for inclusion in the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank to allow for managed access to such tissues by other researchers.Requires the Secretary to: (1) award competitive grants to support research regarding southern sea otters; and (2) establish and appoint the Southern Sea Otter Recovery Implementation Team to make recommendations on overall implementation of the southern sea otter recovery [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Business, Carbon dioxide, Caribbean area, Cellulose, Civil liberties, Coal liquefaction, Consumers, Continental shelf, Cuba Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo improve energy security of the United States through a reduction in the oil intensity of the economy of the United States and expansion of secure oil supplies, to be achieved by increasing the availability of alternative fuel sources, fostering responsible oil exploration and production, and improving international arrangements to secure the global oil supply, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007, or the SAFE Energy Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) revise renewable fuel standards for calendar years 2006-2020; (2) instruct the Secretary of Energy to assess the progress made toward creation of adequate infrastructure for the production and distribution of ethanol-blend fuel; and (3) require the Secretary to establish an incentives program for production of cellulosic ethanol and other emerging biofuels derived from renewable sources (including municipal solid waste). Directs the Administrator of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Congress, Department of Commerce, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Geodesy, Government information, Government procurement, Government publications, Government publicity, Legislation, Marine resources Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextTo reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of "hydrographic data" and "hydrographic services" to include shoreline surveying and water level observations. Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Auditing, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile industry Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextMoving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. 7/30/2007--Introduced. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security.Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a grant program to ensure coastal access for commercial and recreational fishermen and other water-dependent coastal-related businesses, and for other purposes. 7/30/2007--Introduced. Keep Our Waterfronts Working Act of 2007 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program to make a grant, through a regionally equitable, competitive funding process, to any coastal state for a plan to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for persons engaged in commercial fishing, recreational fishing, or other water-dependent coastal-related business. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Administrative fees, Administrative remedies, Aeronautics, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Airline passenger traffic, Algae, Alien labor, Ammunition, Animals, Antitrust law, Appropriations, Bankruptcy, Border patrols, Budgets Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 186 (Roll No. 1076).
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 3 other summaries) Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies.Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2008 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, including for grants [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alaska, Animals, Bonds, Budgets, Carbon dioxide, Continental shelf, Department of the Treasury, Depreciation and amortization, Easements, Electric power production, Energy, Energy transportation, Environmental protection Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Bill TextTo secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission. 7/18/2007--Introduced. No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations for the taxpayer election to expense the cost of certain refinery property not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow the issuance of tax exempt facility bonds for the financing of domestic use oil refinery facilities; (2) extend through 2018 the tax credit for producing electricity from wind facilities; and (3) allow tax credits for the production of electricity from nuclear energy, natural gas production, and carbon dioxide tertiary injectant processes.Requires the President to designate at least 10 sites for oil or natural gas refineries on federal lands and make such sites available to the private sector for construction of refineries. Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from denying [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Atlantic Coast (U.S.), Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Fines (Penalties), Fishery management, Fishes, Fishing boats, Forfeiture, Law, Maine, Marine resources, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Latest Action: 07/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act - Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish, popularly known as tautog, in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or the sale of blackfish taken in violation of that prohibition. Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations. Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to take actions reflecting the prohibition. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Department of Commerce, Education, Executive departments, Federal aid to higher education, Federal aid to research, Great Lakes, Higher education, Marine resources, National Sea Grant Program, Oceanography, Scholarships, Science policy, Water resources Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the National Sea Grant College Program Act for fiscal years 2009 through 2013. 6/22/2007--Introduced. Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to authorize appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 to carry out the Act. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Continental shelf, Energy, Energy development, Federal-state relations, Gas in submerged lands, Gas industry, Marine resources, Oil and gas leases, Oil and gas royalties, Petroleum in submerged lands, Petroleum industry, Prospecting Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
Bill TextTo greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by terminating long-standing Federal prohibitions on the domestic production of abundant offshore supplies of natural gas, to dedicate fixed percentages of the resultant royalties for environmental restoration projects, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance for those in need, and to share a portion of such royalties with producing States, and for other purposes. 6/20/2007--Introduced. National Environment and Energy Development Act - Declares without force or effect all federal prohibitions against the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Revokes all withdrawals of federal submerged lands from leasing for natural gas exploration and production. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural research, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Business, Criminal justice, Department of Commerce, Ecosystem management, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Environmental technology, Executive departments, Federal-state relations, Feeds, Fines (Penalties) Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7645)
Bill TextA bill to provide the necessary authority to the Secretary of Commerce for the establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone, and for other purposes. 6/13/2007--Introduced. National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish an operating permit process for the development and operation of offshore aquaculture facilities in areas of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Requires the Secretary to prepare an analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to the process for issuing permits. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such permits. Prohibits considering offshore aquaculture "fishing" under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Prohibits permits for facilities within 12 miles of a coastal state if the state opposes the activities. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Alaska, Alternative energy sources, Appalachia, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appropriations, Aquatic ecology, Armed forces, Arms control, Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Budgets, Business, California, Central Valley Reclamation Project (California), Civil engineering Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY 2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of contamination from sites resulting from work performed as part of the early atomic energy program; (6) flood control, hurricane, and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Alaska, Animals, Authorization, Awards, medals, prizes, Barrier islands, Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Continental shelf, Coral reefs, Department of Commerce, Ecological research Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7366-7367)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to declare that it is the national policy to: (1) create and use a National Estuarine Research Reserve System; and (2) encourage innovative coastal management practices and coastal and estuarine environmental technologies to improve long-term conservation. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to coastal states for development of coastal zone management programs. Allows the use of state coastal zone management program grants to develop and implement coastal nonpoint pollution control program components. Revises the eligible uses of resource management improvement grants and resource management improvement grant requirements. Revises requirements for the Coastal Zone Management Fund. Requires state loan repayments to the Fund to be made available to make grants to states [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congressional reporting requirements, Governmental investigations, Hawaii, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, National monuments, National parks, National recreation areas, National seashores, Natural areas, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands along the northern coast of Maui, Hawaii, as a unit of the National Park System. 6/7/2007--Introduced. North Maui Coastal Preservation Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of designating certain lands on the northern coast of Maui, Hawaii, as a National Seashore, National Historical Park, National Recreation Area, National Monument, National Preserve, or other unit of the National Park System. | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Animals, Aquaculture, Archives, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Continental shelf, Cultural property, Data banks, Decision making, Department of Commerce, Education, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Environmental protection, Executive departments Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextTo direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an integrated Federal ocean and coastal mapping plan for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the Continental Shelf of the United States, and for other purposes. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish an integrated ocean and coastal mapping program for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the U.S. continental shelf that enhances ecosystem approaches in decision-making for conservation and management of marine resources and habitats, establishes research priorities, supports the siting of research and other platforms, advances safety of navigation, and advances ocean and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Building construction, Building laws, Climate, Communications, Computers, Conferences, Coral reefs, Data banks, Ecosystem management, Emergency communication systems, Emergency management, Engineering, Evacuation of civilians, Federal aid to research, Flood damage prevention Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1104)
Bill TextTo establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes. 5/21/2007--Introduced. National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 - Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a National Hurricane Research Initiative and to cooperate with other specified federal agencies to carry it out. Requires such Initiative to set research objectives (based on a National Science Board report on the need for such Initiative) to: (1) make recommendations to the Board and to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Advisory Board; (2) assemble the science and engineering expertise of state or local government agencies and nongovernmental entities through a multi-agency effort focused on improving severe tropical storm forecasting capabilities, on durable and resilient infrastructure, and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Aquifers, Bats, Biological diversity, Biomass energy, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Buy American Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-296, Part I.
Bill TextTo promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House amended, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 - Title I: Energy Policy Act of 2005 Reforms - (Sec. 101) Instructs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to establish a cost recovery fee for applications for a permit to drill for oil and gas on federal lands administered by the Secretary. Sets forth a temporary interim fee of $1,700. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal the requirement that rentals received from leases be deposited in the Treasury (in the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund, thus repealing authority for the Fund). (Sec. 102) Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to extend from 30 days to 90 days the deadline by which the Secretary must either issue or defer a decision [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Atmosphere, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of Commerce, Executive departments, Geodesy, Government information, History, Jefferson Administration, Maps, Marine resources, Natural resources, Oceanography, Presidents, Science policy Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextRecognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes. 12/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its predecessor agencies over a 200-year period to human understanding of the oceans and atmosphere and their stewardship of the marine environment; (2) the vision of President Thomas Jefferson in supporting scientific advancement and coastal surveys; and (3) the contributions of employees and officers of the Coast Survey, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of the National Oceanic [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases, Animals Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alabama, Budgets, Business, Civil engineering, Commemorations, Criminal justice, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation, Disaster loans Latest Action: 05/07/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 conc
Bill TextTo make emergency supplemental appropriations for Katrina recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/7/2007--Introduced. Katrina Recovery Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for disaster relief and recovery related to Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, Dennis, and Rita to the Departments of Agriculture, of Justice, of Commerce, of Defense (Civil), of Homeland Security, of Interior, of Education, of Transportation, of Housing and Urban Development, and the Small Business Administration (SBA). | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural research, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Business, Criminal justice, Department of Commerce, Ecosystem management, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Environmental technology, Executive departments, Federal-state relations, Feeds, Fines (Penalties) Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo provide the necessary authority to the Secretary of Commerce for the establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Introduced. National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish an operating permit process for the development and operation of offshore aquaculture facilities in areas of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Requires the Secretary to prepare an analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to the process for issuing permits. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such permits. Excludes offshore aquaculture from the definition of "fishing" under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Prohibits permits for facilities within 12 miles of a coastal state if the state opposes the activities. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile industry, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Clean coal technology, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Continental shelf Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo improve the energy efficiency of the United States. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Energy For Our Future Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the credit; (2) provide tax credits for manufacturers of fuel efficient motor vehicles; and (3) subject sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles. Sets forth a grant program for development of transit-oriented development corridors in urban areas.Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise phased increases in automobile fuel economy standards; (2) set forth a national passenger car and light truck tire efficiency program; and (3) prescribe heavy duty vehicle fuel economy requirements.Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to double the appropriations authorized for weatherization assistance.Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Business, Conservation easements, Environmental protection, Estuaries, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Forest conservation, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Housing, Land banking, Land transfers, Land use, Landscape protection Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 110-78.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ensure their protection from development. 6/5/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Program to protect the environmental integrity of important coastal and estuarine areas, including wetlands and forests, that have significant conservation, recreation, ecological, historical, aesthetic, or watershed protection values and that are threatened by conversion from their natural, undeveloped, or recreational state to other uses. Requires the program to be administered by the National Ocean Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Business, Conservation easements, Environmental protection, Estuaries, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Forest conservation, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Housing, Land banking, Land transfers, Land use, Landscape protection Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Bill TextTo authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the conservation of, and to enhance the ecological values and functions of, coastal and estuarine areas to benefit both the environment and the economies of coastal communities, and for other purposes. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Program to protect the environmental integrity of undeveloped coastal and estuarine areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make Program grants to coastal states with approved coastal zone management plans or National Estuarine Research Reserve units for the purpose of acquiring property that will further the goals of an approved Coastal Zone Management Plan or Program, a National Estuarine Research Reserve management plan, or a regional or state watershed protection plan. Prohibits any more than 75% of the funding for any project under [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Ka'u Coast on the island of Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Ka'u Coast Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of designating the Ka'u Coast from Kapaoo Point to Kahuku Point, Hawaii, as a unit of the National Park System. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Commemorations, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Jersey, Public lands, Roads and highways, Sports, Trails, Transportation Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-287.
Bill TextA bill to extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Extends the authorities provided to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in New Jersey until September 30, 2011. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Commemorations, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Jersey, Public lands, Roads and highways, Sports, Trails, Transportation Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Extends the authorities provided to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in New Jersey until September 30, 2011. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Building construction, Building laws, Climate, Communications, Computers, Conferences, Data banks, Ecosystem management, Emergency communication systems, Emergency management, Engineering, Evacuation of civilians, Federal aid to research, Flood damage prevention, Floods Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 - Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a National Hurricane Research Initiative and to cooperate with other specified federal agencies to carry it out. Requires such Initiative to set research objectives (based on a National Science Board report on the need for such Initiative) to: (1) make recommendations to the Board; (2) assemble the expertise of U.S. science and engineering capabilities through a multi-agency effort focused on infrastructure, the natural environment, and improving understanding of hurricane prediction, intensity, and mitigation on coastal populations; and (3) make grants for hurricane research, including regarding hurricane dynamics, modification,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Archaeology, Business, Communication satellites, Data banks, Department of Commerce, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal officials, Gifts, Government information, Great Lakes, Higher education Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Bill TextTo authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2/14/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 3 other summaries) Title I: National Ocean Exploration Program - National Ocean Exploration Program Act - (Sec. 102) Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct a coordinated national ocean exploration program in NOAA that promotes collaboration with other federal ocean and undersea research and exploration programs. (Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities, including authorizing the Administrator to accept donations of property, data, and equipment to be applied for exploring the oceans or increasing knowledge of the oceans. (Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board. (Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this Act supersedes [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 04/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo clarify the boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Clam Pass Unit FL-64P. 3/27/2007--Introduced. Replaces the map subtitled "FL-64P," relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System unit designated as Coastal Barrier Resources System Clam Pass Unit FL-64P, that is included in the set of maps entitled "Coastal Barrier Resources System" and referred to in the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, with another map relating to that unit entitled "Coastal Barrier Resources System Clam Pass Unit, FL-64P", and dated July 21, 2005. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, AIDS (Disease), Air force, Alabama, American investments, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Army Corps of Engineers Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written report No. 110-37.
Bill TextAn original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities related to the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (including food relief to certain foreign countries). (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Climate, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Department of Commerce, Ecological research, Emergency management, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Great Lakes, Habitat conservation, Hurricanes Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-217.
Bill TextA bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nation's coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes, to improve warnings of tsunami, hurricanes, El Nino events, and other natural hazards, to enhance homeland security, to support maritime operations, to improve management of coastal and marine resources, and for other purposes. 11/2/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Directs the President, acting through the National Ocean Research Leadership Council, to establish and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations, data communication and management, analysis, modeling, research, education, and outreach for the timely detection and prediction of changes occurring in the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments that impact the nation's social, economic, and ecological systems. Includes in the system a national program,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Building construction, Building laws, Climate, Communications, Computers, Conferences, Data banks, Ecosystem management, Emergency communication systems, Emergency management, Engineering, Evacuation of civilians, Federal aid to research, Flood damage prevention, Floods Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextA bill to establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes. 3/20/2007--Introduced. National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 - Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a National Hurricane Research Initiative and to cooperate with other specified federal agencies to carry it out. Requires such Initiative to set research objectives (based on a National Science Board report on the need for such Initiative) to: (1) make recommendations to the Board; (2) assemble the expertise of U.S. science and engineering capabilities through a multi-agency effort focused on infrastructure, the natural environment, and improving understanding of hurricane prediction, intensity, and mitigation on coastal populations; and (3) make grants for hurricane research, including regarding hurricane dynamics, modification,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H4315-4326; text of Veto message: CR H4315)
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, in order to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Chapter 2 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Airports, Alabama, Alaska, Animal diseases, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Aquifers, Arizona, Arkansas, Barrier islands, Beaches, Birds, Bridges Latest Action: 11/09/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-114.
Bill TextTo provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. 11/8/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Reauthorizes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Authorizes flood control, navigation, and environmental projects and studies by the Army Corps of Engineers.Title I: Water Resources Projects - (Sec. 1001) Authorizes projects for navigation, ecosystem or environmental restoration, and hurricane, flood, or storm damage reduction in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Authorization, Beaches, Budgets, Civil engineering, Colleges, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Construction costs, Department of Defense, Education, Emergency management, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Executive departments Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Bill TextTo ensure the continuation and improvement of coastal restoration. 3/13/2007--Introduced. Community Beaches Protection Act - Rewrites provisions regarding the federal shore protection program to: (1) provide for the protection and restoration of beaches and other coastal infrastructure, as well as shore protection; and (2) include the purpose of promoting healthful recreation. Includes among areas to be given preference: (1) areas where regional sediment management plans have been adopted; and (2) areas that promote human health and safety and the quality of life. Directs the Secretary of the Army to pay the federal share of the cost of carrying out shore protection projects and research that encourages the protection, restoration, and enhancement of shores, sandy beaches, and other coastal infrastructure. Sets forth revised provisions regarding the federal share of the cost, which shall be equal for beach erosion control projects for purposes of recreation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Boats and boating, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
Bill TextA bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act of 2007 - National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements with the goal of eliminating invasive species, (3) require vessels to conduct ballast water treatment in accordance with numeric ballast water discharge standards; (4) direct the Secretary to promulgate regulations to minimize the discharge of invasive species from ships that claim no ballast on board, or that claim to be carrying only unpumpable quantities of ballast, and to allow ships entering the Great Lakes to use a treatment technology that is as effective as ballast water exchange; (5) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Algal blooms, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Boats and boating, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements, including provisions for ballast water exchange, treatment, and discharge, and civil and criminal penalties for violations; (3) require federal agencies to restrict the importation of live aquatic organisms of species not in trade without screening and approval; and (4) declare importation of such species to be unlawful and prescribe civil and criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) upgrade and make permanent the Chicago sanitary and ship canal dispersal barrier in Chicago, Illinois; (2) construct Barrier II; and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Coral reefs, Ecosystem management, Environmental education, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fishing boats, Foreign policy Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes. 10/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to extend the award of remaining coral reef conservation program grant funds, in addition to projects addressing emerging priorities or threats, to other appropriate projects, including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support. Revises the criteria for project approval. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to undertake or authorize actions to minimize injury to a coral reef from vessel impacts, derelict fishing gear, vessel anchors and anchor chains, and unforeseen or disaster-related circumstances and to stabilize, repair, or restore the reef, including vessel removal and emergency restabilization [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Algal blooms, Aquatic ecology, Authorization, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Ecological research, Environmental education, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Federal aid to research, Federal aid to water pollution control, Marine ecology, Marine resources, Natural resources, Pollution measurement, Science policy Latest Action: 02/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, and for other purposes. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Save Our Shores Act - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to extend the authorization of appropriations for research, education, and mo |
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