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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1989

Public Law 101-224 · H.R. 1668 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Dec 12, 1989 · Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Hertel (D-MI-14)

Cosponsors (3): Rep. Walter Jones,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for FY 1990 to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; (4) ocean and Great Lakes research; (5) executive direction and administrative activities; (6) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (7) marine services; and (8) aircraft services.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act authorizing appropriations for strategic marine research for FY 1990, for priority oyster disease research.

Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from reprogramming an amount appropriated under the authority of this Act until the Secretary provides prior notice to specified committees of the Congress.

Approves a certain international fishery agreement between Japan and the United States.

Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit the shipping or selling of certain live lobsters.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 43 actions.

  1. Dec 12, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-224.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 1, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 20, 1989Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.
  7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Hertel moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  8. Nov 18, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  9. FloorFloor · The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
  10. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 1173 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 1172 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  12. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  13. Nov 3, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Oct 5, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Sep 7, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Sep 6, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 343 - 44 (Roll no. 221).House roll call 221
  18. FloorFloor · The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  19. FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.
  20. Aug 4, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Natural Resources Committee
  22. Aug 3, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  27. Jul 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jul 13, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  29. Jul 3, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to International Economic Policy and Trade Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
  30. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.