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H.R. 1081 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act

H.R. 1081 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 5, 2003, sponsored by Vernon Ehlers with 88 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 5, 2003
Co-sponsors
88
Policy area
Water Resources Development

What it does

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act - Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and the U.S. Geological Survey (Administering Agencies) to: (1) enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the implementation of this Act; and (2) develop and conduct a marine and fresh-water research program to support efforts to assess rates and patterns of the in…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 28 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 5, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263. (Apr 2, 2004)

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