H.R. 4027 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make available to the University of Miami property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Virginia Key, Florida, for use by the University for a Marine Life Science Center.
H.R. 4027 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 24, 2004, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 108-485
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make available to the University of Miami real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Virginia Key, Florida, for development by the University for a Marine Life Science Center. Allows the Secretary to make that property available by easement, lease, license, or long-term agreement with the University.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2004
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2004
- Became lawDec 23, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-485. (Dec 23, 2004)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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