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Revision by webmaster (October 16, 2008, 19:38:15)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:38:15 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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" and to add definitions for "regional research and information plan" and "National Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy."

(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 under provisions relating to graduate ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources fellowships (the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program) from provisions restricting contributions by the Secretary of Commerce to two-thirds of the total cost of sea grant programs and projects.

(Sec. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 8) Requires that amounts available for fellowships (under provisions relating to graduate and post-graduate fellowships related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources), including funds from other federal departments and agencies and appropriated funds, be used only for those fellowships and related administrative costs.

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/3/2008: Presented to President.

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Revision by webmaster (October 3, 2008, 19:35:11)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:35:11 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 5) Adds, as elements of the national sea grant college program: (1) regional and national projects; and (2) the environmental and scientific considerations regarding the production of ocean and coastal offshore petroleum, natural gas, geothermal, wind, and ocean thermal energy resources, including the siting of energy related facilities in the coastal zone.

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. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/3/2008: Presented to President.

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Revision by webmaster (September 30, 2008, 07:35:40)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:35:40 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Revises the program director's duties.

(Sec. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/29/2008: Resolving differences -- House actions. Status: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

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Revision by webmaster (September 27, 2008, 07:36:12)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:36:12 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Revises the program director's duties.

(Sec. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/26/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Revision by webmaster (August 12, 2008, 19:35:57)

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:35:57 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Revises the program director's duties.

(Sec. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/15/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Revision by webmaster (July 16, 2008, 19:34:00)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:34:00 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to substitute "extension services" for "advisory services" in the definition of "project" and to add definitions for "regional research and information plan" and "National Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy."

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.

Modifies requirements regarding limits on: (1) grants and contracts to assist sea grant programs and projects; and (2) special grants to promote a strong educational base, research and training, dissemination of knowledge and techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/15/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Revision by webmaster (July 14, 2008, 19:33:40)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:33:40 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Revision by webmaster (July 12, 2008, 19:33:18)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:33:18 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/11/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.

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Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2008, 19:33:43)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:33:43 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/25/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Revision by webmaster (June 19, 2008, 19:33:16)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:33:16 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Revision by webmaster (June 10, 2008, 19:32:31)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:32:31 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/9/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.

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Revision by webmaster (June 9, 2008, 19:32:22)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:32:22 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Repeals provisions regulating the distribution of any appropriated amounts exceeding the amounts appropriated for FY2003.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Held Hearings Without Referral (5/21/2008).

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Revision by webmaster (May 23, 2008, 19:32:04)

Fri, 23 May 2008 18:32:04 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Held Hearings Without Referral (5/21/2008).

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Revision by webmaster (May 1, 2008, 19:32:11)

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:32:11 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Revision by webmaster (April 25, 2008, 19:31:24)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:31:24 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

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Revision by webmaster (April 4, 2008, 19:30:36)

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:30:36 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/3/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 18:30:41)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:30:41 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

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Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 18:30:41)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:30:41 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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