Senate Bill 1787
115th Congress(2017-2018)
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 11, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1787
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act
This bill amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to: (1) reauthorize such Act through FY2023, and (2) provide for the Associate Director for Core Science Systems to replace the Associate Director for Geology as the chairperson of the geologic mapping advisory committee.
12/04/2018
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-404.
11/29/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.
11/29/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
10/02/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
08/22/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-528.
09/11/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
09/11/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:36 PM