Congress 108 - HCONRES 189 - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08.

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Anniversaries Commemorations Congress Congressional reporting requirements Environmental education Environmental Protection Environmental research Geophysics International Affairs International cooperation in science International environmental cooperation Science, Technology, Communications Special years

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(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.

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Mar 25, 2004

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2004

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)
Mar 24, 2004

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)
Mar 24, 2004

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
Mar 24, 2004

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.
Mar 24, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 189.
Mar 24, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1413-1414)
Mar 24, 2004

Mr. Bonner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 18, 2004

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
Feb 18, 2004

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-422. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Feb 11, 2004

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.
Feb 4, 2004

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 4, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Science.
May 21, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031)
May 21, 2003

Introduced in House

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