Recently Introduced NOAA Related Bills
August 2, 2004

Recently several NOAA related bills have been introduced:

House Bills

HR 4475, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to focus conservation efforts under that Act on the 109 species most in danger of extinction, and for other purposes. Introduced by Sam Graves(R-MO) on 6/1/04.

HR 4546, To provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to authorize appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. Introduced by Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) on 6/14/04.

HR 4607, To establish the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to amend the organization and functions of the NOAA Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere, and for other purposes. Introduced by Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) by request of the Administration on 6/24/04.

HR 4869, To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. Introduced by Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) on 7/20/04.

HR 4876, To establish the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative. Introduced by Rob Simmons (R-CT) on 7/20/04.

HR 4897, To protect deep sea corals and sponges, and for other purposes. Introduced by Jim Greenwood (R-PA) on 7/22/04.

HR 4900, To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a National Oceans Council, and for other purposes. Introduced by Jim Greenwood (R-PA) on 7/22/04.

HR 4928, To prohibit the import, export, and take of certain coral reef species, and for other purposes. Introduced by Ed Case (D-HI) on 7/22/04.

HR 5001, To establish a pilot program to develop a comprehensive system of ocean and coastal observations for the Nation's oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, including enhanced security at United States ports, and for other purposes. Introduced by Curt Weldon (R-PA) on 7/22/04.

Senate Bills

S 2488, A bill to establish a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Coast Guard to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety, in coordination with non-Federal entities, and for other purposes.
Introduced by Daniel Inouye (D-HI) on 6/2/04.

S 2489, A bill to establish a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to integrate Federal coastal and ocean mapping activities. Introduced by Daniel Inouye (D-HI) on 6/2/04.

S 2490, A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast water management requirements, and for other purposes. Introduced by Daniel Inouye (D-HI) on 6/2/04.

S 2495, A bill to strike limitations on funding and extend the period of authorization for certain coastal wetland conservation projects. Introduced by John Breaux (D-LA) on 6/3/04.

S 2647, A bill to establish a national ocean policy, to set forth the missions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to ensure effective interagency coordination, and for other purposes. Introduced by Ernest Hollings (D-SC) on 7/13/04.

S 2648, A bill to strengthen programs relating to ocean science and training by providing improved advice and coordination of efforts, greater interagency cooperation, and the strengthening and expansion of related programs administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Introduced by Ernest Holling (D-SC) on 7/13/04.

S 2691, A bill to establish the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative. Introduced by Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) on 7/20/04.