Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
August 5, 2004
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB02197
FULL TITLE : AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SHORT TITLE : Department of Maritime Affairs Act of 2002
ABSTRACT : "Department of Maritime Affairs Act of 2002." The bill provides for the creation of a separate and distinct Department of Maritime Affairs that will absorb the existing bureaus, offices and agencies involved in the management and development of the country's shipping, shipbuilding and seafaring industries, and the exploration, exploitation and protection of our marine resources.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : SOLIS, JOSE G.
DATE FILED : 2004-08-05
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Mangudadatu (076 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
COMMITEE HEARINGS/ACTIONS:
      1. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2006-08-16
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ON 2004-08-11
SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON APPROPRIATIONS, TRANSPORTATION
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE REFERRALS :SECONDARILY REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS on 2004-08-11;

Abstract

"Department of Maritime Affairs Act of 2002." The bill provides for the creation of a separate and distinct Department of Maritime Affairs that will absorb the existing bureaus, offices and agencies involved in the management and development of the country's shipping, shipbuilding and seafaring industries, and the exploration, exploitation and protection of our marine resources.'

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