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National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

Public Law 110-394 · H.R. 5618 · 110th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 13, 2008 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU)

Cosponsors (10): Rep. Eni Faleomavaega,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to substitute "extension services" for "advisory services" in the definition of "project."

(Sec. 5) Adds regional and national projects as elements of the national sea grant college program. Removes a reference to the sea grant review panel from provisions relating to the administration of the program. Refers to regional or national strategic investments being developed in consultation with the board and with the approval of sea grant colleges and the sea grant institutes. (Current law refers to the approval of the sea grant review panel as well as the colleges and institutes.) Revises the program director's duties.

(Sec. 6) Excludes amounts appropriated under provisions relating to graduate ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources fellowships (the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program) from provisions restricting contributions by the Secretary of Commerce to two-thirds of the total cost of sea grant programs and projects.

(Sec. 7) Requires that sea grant colleges provide extension services (currently, advisory services).

(Sec. 8) Requires that amounts available for fellowships (under provisions relating to graduate and post-graduate fellowships related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources), including funds from other federal departments and agencies and appropriated funds, be used only for those fellowships and related administrative costs.

(Sec. 9) Redesignates the sea grant review panel as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board and modifies it's duties.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations through FY2014. Modifies requirements regulating the distribution of appropriated amounts exceeding certain amounts appropriated for FY2003.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 3160Related bill

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 39 actions.

  1. Oct 13, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-394.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 3, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 29, 2008Resolving 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 without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
  8. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
  9. Sep 27, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. Sep 26, 2008FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  11. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  13. Jul 15, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  14. Jul 14, 2008FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  16. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5618.
  17. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  18. FloorFloor · Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  19. Jul 11, 2008CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-701, Part II.
  21. Jun 25, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  22. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  23. Jun 12, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  25. Jun 9, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science and Technology for a period ending not later than July 11, 2008 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(o), rule X.
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-701, Part I.
  27. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
  28. May 21, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Held Hearings Without Referral (May 21, 2008).
  29. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  30. Apr 30, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 5668SenateSen. Daniel InouyeD-HI· offered Sep 26, 2008Agreed to

    In the nature of substitute.

    Sep 26, 2008: Amendment SA 5668 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.