H.R. 5618 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008
H.R. 5618 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2008, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 110-394
What it 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-394. (Oct 13, 2008)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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