National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977
Public Law 95-63 · H.R. 3849 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 5, 1977 · Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Rep. John Breaux (D-LA-7)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)
National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act - Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a continuing review of national ocean and marine policy and coastal zone management programs and to advise the Secretary of Commerce with respect to administration of the programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Directs the Committee to submit an annual report on the status of national marine and atmospheric activities to Congress and the President. Authorizes the appropriation of $520,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Stipulates that such advisory committee shall replace an advisory committee with similar functions and duties established in 1971.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Jul 5, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-63.
- Jun 24, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jun 23, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 22, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments.
- Jun 21, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments.
- May 23, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1347.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- May 17, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- May 16, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #233 (387-6).House roll call 233
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- May 12, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Feb 23, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.