United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1491 — To authorize the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities undertaken to address the marine debris impacts of the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and for other purposes.

Last action — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-399, Part I.

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Summary

Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide funds to any state, local, or tribal government impacted by the events, including marine debris, resulting from the March 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan (such events are defined collectively as a "covered severe marine debris event"). Provides for such funds to assist with the costs of any activity carried out to address the effects of such event. Permits the Administrator to provide such funds using any funds provided by the government of Japan for such purposes.

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Action History

  1. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-399, Part I.

  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  4. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  8. Referred to House Natural Resources

  9. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  10. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1491 do?
Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide funds to any state, local, or tribal government impacted by the events, including marine debris, resulting from the March 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan (such events are defined collectively as a "covered severe marine debris event"). Provides for such funds to assist with the costs of any activity carried out to address the effects of such event. Permits the Administrator to provide such funds using any funds provided by the government of Japan for such purposes.
Who sponsors HR 1491?
HR 1491 is sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici (D).
What is the current status of HR 1491?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1491?
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