HR 1171 · 100th Congress · Water Resources Development

National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1987-09-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1987-09-29
Yea 311Nay 93
PassedHouse · 1987-09-29
Yea 311Nay 93

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission. Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions. Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit to the President and to…

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Cosponsors (16)

12 Democrats4 Republicans