To reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to establish a national cooperative geologic mapping program between the U.S. Geological Survey and State geological surveys.
Establishes a geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geological mapping program. Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 13.
Mrs. Cubin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H833-836)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7983)
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7983)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-36.
Became Public Law No: 105-36.
Enacted as Public Law 105-36
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