Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08.

Bill: 108-hconres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Environmental research
Geophysics
International Affairs
International cooperation in science
International environmental cooperation
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide International Geophysical Year-Two (IGY-2) for the 2007-2008 time frame (the 50th anniversary of the IGY of 1957-1958); (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency and international inquiries and discussions that explore the opportunities for a worldwide IGY-2 in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress on the steps taken to carry out this resolution, including possible activities and organizational structures for an IGY-2.
action_date: 2004-02-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide International Geophysical Year-Two (IGY-2) for the 2007-2008 time frame (the 50th anniversary of the IGY of 1957-1958); (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency and international inquiries and discussions that explore the opportunities for a worldwide IGY-2 in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress, within six months of this resolution's adoption, on the steps taken to carry out this resolution, including possible activities and organizational structures for an IGY-2. 

action_date: 2004-02-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide International Geophysical Year-Two (IGY-2) for the 2007-2008 time frame (the 50th anniversary of the IGY of 1957-1958); (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency and international inquiries and discussions that explore the opportunities for a worldwide IGY-2 in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress within six months after adoption of this resolution on the steps taken to carry it out, including possible activities and organizational structures for an IGY-2.

action_date: 2004-03-24
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 18, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide International Geophysical Year-Two (IGY-2) for the 2007-2008 time frame (the 50th anniversary of the IGY of 1957-1958); (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency and international inquiries and discussions that explore the opportunities for a worldwide IGY-2 in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress, within six months of this resolution's adoption, on the steps taken to carry out this resolution, including possible activities and organizational structures for an IGY-2. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H1413)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H1413)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 189.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1413-1414)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Mr. Bonner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-02-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
action_date: 2004-02-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-422. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
action_date: 2004-02-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-422. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science have until 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 18 to file a report on H. Con. Res. 189. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House