US HB936 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-2)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Marine Disease Emergency Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to declare and respond to a marine disease emergency that: (1) is caused by a marine disease or environmental stressor, (2) is likely to threaten the sustainability of a marine species or the health of a marine ecosystem, and (3) is likely to expand in geographic scope. "Marine species" does not include aquacultured animals, marine mammals, or birds. NOAA may take appropriate actions to respond to the emergency, including making grants, entering into contracts, and investigating the cause, treatment, or prevention of the emergency. Upon declaring an emergency, NOAA must: (1) designate an individual to coordinate the response to the emergency, (2) develop a response plan within 28 days of the declaration, and (3) publish a summary of the plan within 21 days of the declaration. The emergency terminates when NOAA declares that the emergency no longer exists or 120 days after the declaration was made, whichever occurs first. NOAA may renew a declaration. The Marine Disease Emergency Working Group is established in NOAA to provide advice on assessing, declaring, and responding to emergencies. The Marine Disease Emergency Fund is established to respond to emergencies. NOAA must establish a National Data Repository for Marine Diseases Research and Services to collect, store, and disseminate information on marine diseases and facilitate the development and rapid dissemination of research. Sea star wasting syndrome is deemed to be a marine disease emergency.
Title
Marine Disease Emergency Act of 2015
Sponsors
Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA] | Rep. David Jolly [R-FL] |
Rep. Patrick Murphy [D-FL] | Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA] |
Rep. Rick Larsen [D-WA] | Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] |
Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ] | Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-03-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. |
2015-02-27 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. |
2015-02-13 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1052) |
2015-02-12 | House | Referred to House Agriculture |
2015-02-12 | House | Referred to House Natural Resources |
2015-02-12 | House | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2015-02-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Animal and plant health
Aquatic ecology
Department of Commerce
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public contracts and procurement
Public lands and natural resources
Research administration and funding
Animal and plant health
Aquatic ecology
Department of Commerce
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public contracts and procurement
Public lands and natural resources
Research administration and funding
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/936/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr936/BILLS-114hr936ih.pdf |