To assist in the conservation of coral reefs.
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use amounts in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund (established by this Act) to provide grants for the conservation of coral reefs. Allows any relevant natural resource management authority of a State or U.S. territory or other governmental jurisdiction with coral reefs whose activities affect coral reefs, or any nongovernmental organization or individual with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of coral reefs, to submit a proposal.
Requires grant priority for projects promoting sustainable development and ensuring long-term coral reef conservation. Requires matching funds of at least 50 percent of the total project cost.
Establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, consisting of monetary donations and amounts appropriated to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-277.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8066-8067)
Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8293-8294)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485).(consideration: CR H8294)
Roll Call #485 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 230 - 181 (Roll no. 485). (consideration: CR H8294)
Roll Call #485 (House)Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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