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H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

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 or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Undersea Research Program - National Undersea Research Program Act of 2007 - (Sec. 202) Requires the Administrator to conduct an undersea research, exploration, education, and technology development program to increase scientific knowledge regarding management, use, and preservation of oceanic, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Requires the program's director to cooperate with institutions of higher education and other educational marine and ocean science organizations and to make available undersea research facilities, equipment, technologies, information, and expertise to support those organizations' undersea research. Authorizes the director to enter into partnerships with the private sector to achieve program goals and to promote marine industry technological advancement.

(Sec. 204) Requires that the program be conducted through a national headquarters, a network of extramural regional undersea research centers representing all NOAA regions, and the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology.

(Sec. 205) Specifies the research, exploration, education, and technology programs to be conducted through the network of extramural regional centers and the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology.

(Sec. 206) Allows not more than ten percent of the program's budget to be used for administration and for priority undersea research projects not covered by funding available from centers. Requires a competition every five years to select the regional centers that will participate in the program. Requires projects supported by the regional centers to be awarded using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Interagency Planning and Coordination - (Sec. 301) Requires the NOAA Administrator, and relevant governmental, non-governmental, academic, industry, and other experts, to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force. Requires that the task force coordinate the development of agency budgets.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

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H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Title I: National Ocean Exploration Program - National Ocean Exploration Program Act - (Sec. 102) Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a coordinated national ocean exploration program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that promotes collaboration with existing NOAA programs.

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Undersea Research Program - National Undersea Research Program Act of 2007 - (Sec. 202) Requires the Administrator to conduct an undersea research program to increase scientific knowledge regarding management, use, and preservation of oceanic, coastal, and large lake resources.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Interagency Financing, Planning, and Coordination - (Sec. 301) Authorizes NOAA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of the Navy, and other federal agencies involved in programs under this Act to participate in interagency financing and share, transfer, receive, and spend funds appropriated to any federal participant in the program.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

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Status as of February 25, 2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/25/2008: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

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H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 49 (Roll no. 62).

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Revision by webmaster (February 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008: House floor actions. Status: 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.

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Status as of February 14, 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/14/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 49 (Roll no. 62).

Status as of February 13, 2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/13/2008: House floor actions. Status: 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.

Revision by webmaster (January 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

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Status as of December 18, 2007

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

12/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

Revision by webmaster (October 25, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Status as of October 24, 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (October 23, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

(Sec. 103) Sets forth program authorities.

(Sec. 104) Requires the NOAA Administrator to appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this title or title II of this Act supersedes or limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 206) Requires, except for a small discretionary fund for rapid response activities, that external projects supported by the regional centers be managed using an open and competitive process.

(Sec. 207)Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 302) Requires the NOAA Administrator to convene an ocean exploration and undersea research technology and infrastructure task force.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Revision by webmaster (October 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

National Ocean Exploration Program Act - Requires a coordinated national ocean exploration program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requires NOAA to: (1) appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board; and (2) convene an ocean technology and infrastructure task force.

NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2007 - Requires an undersea research program that shall be conducted through a national headquarters, a network of extramural regional undersea research centers representing all NOAA regions, and a national technology institute.

Authorizes NOAA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of the Navy, and other federal agencies involved in programs under this Act to participate in interagency financing and share, transfer, receive, and spend funds appropriated to any federal participant in the program.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Status as of October 10, 2007

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/10/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Revision by webmaster (August 5, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/4/2007: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.

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Status as of August 4, 2007

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/4/2007: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-311, Part I.

Revision by webmaster (August 2, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Revision by webmaster (June 29, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Status as of June 28, 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Revision by webmaster (June 20, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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H.R. 1834 would authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/19/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Status as of June 19, 2007

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/19/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Status as of June 5, 2007

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/5/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.