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106th Congress > House > Vote 1066
Clerk session vote number: 460
Sponsor: GREENWOOD, James Charles (R-PA)
Description: Exploration of the Seas Act
Bill summary: 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. Requires the Panel to include in its final report recommendations for a national oceans exploration strategy. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill titles: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish the Coordinated Oceanographic Program Advisory Panel to report to the Congress on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program.
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