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Bill106th CongressFiled May 25, 1999Animals
H.R. 1934

Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 1999

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 27, 1999)

Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program to provide assistance to eligible stranding network participants for: (1) marine mammal rescue and treatment; (2) data collection from living or dead marine mammals; and (3) facilities operation.

Directs the Secretary to establish a related advisory group.

Caps grants at $100,000. Requires a 25 percent non-Federal matching amount, which may be in-kind contributions. Authorizes FY 2001 through 2003 appropriations.

What just happenedSep 28, 1999

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3](R-NJ)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Sep 28, 1999IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 27, 1999FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 27, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Sep 27, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 27, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1934.

  6. Sep 27, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8777-8779)

  7. Sep 27, 1999FloorH30300

    Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 20, 1999CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

  9. Jul 20, 1999CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-242.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 20, 1999Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-242.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 30, 1999CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 30, 1999CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 22, 1999CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  14. Jun 22, 1999CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  15. Jun 10, 1999CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  16. Jun 7, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  17. May 25, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 25, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 25, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 27, 199936

Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program to provide assistance to eligible stranding network participants for: (1) marine mammal rescue and treatment; (2) data collection from living or dead marine mammals; and (3) facilities operation.

Directs the Secretary to establish a related advisory group.

Caps grants at $100,000. Requires a 25 percent non-Federal matching amount, which may be in-kind contributions. Authorizes FY 2001 through 2003 appropriations.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 20, 199917

Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program to provide assistance to eligible stranding network participants for: (1) marine mammal rescue and treatment; (2) data collection from living or dead marine mammals; and (3) facilities operation.

Directs the Secretary to establish a related advisory group.

Caps grants at $100,000. Requires a 25 percent non-Federal matching amount, which may be in-kind contributions. Authorizes FY 2001 through 2003 appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMay 25, 199900

Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program for eligible stranding centers and networks for marine mammal health data collection, recovery or treatment, and related facilities operation. Authorizes appropriations.