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H.R. 3650:
Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2010
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2009-2010

To establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program, to develop and coordinate a comprehensive and integrated strategy to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, and to provide for the development and implementation of comprehensive regional action plans to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia.

Overview

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Text:
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Cost:
less than $2 per American over the 2010-2014 period.

This is computed from a Congressional Budget Office report, merely by dividing the estimated cost of $153,000,000 by the U.S. population. The figure is extracted from the report automatically and may be incorrect. See the report for details.

Status:
Occurred: IntroducedSep 25, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeOct 7, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (1 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMar 9, 2010
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Jun 27, 2010 11:44AM]
Last Action:
Mar 15, 2010: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Related:
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Votes:
Mar 9, 2010: This bill failed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 263 Ayes, 142 Nays, 25 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Mar 12, 2010: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 251 Ayes, 103 Nays, 76 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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