House Bill 477
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend section 7 of Public Law 100-515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
477
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes the transfer of the James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey, without consideration, to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by the state of New Jersey and sets forth new requirements governing the continued use of the laboratory.
January 10, 2019
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02/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
02/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
01/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/10/2019
Introduced in House
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