HR 2090 · 106th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Exploration of the Seas Act
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EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806.(2000-09-14)
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Exploration of the Seas Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish a Coordinated Oceanography Program Advisory Panel to report to the House Committee on Resources and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program. Directs the Panel to convene an international workshop with participation from interested nations and a broad range of persons representing scientists, engineers, policy makers, regulators, industry, and other interested parties to assist it in making its feasibility determination. Authorizes appropriations.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2090, Exploration of the Seas Act
Aug 4, 2000Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on July 26, 2000
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Cosponsors (16)
6 Democrats10 Republicans