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Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008

4/7/2025, 3:24 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3352

Bill 110 hr 3352, also known as the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve the hydrographic services provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill seeks to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of nautical charts and other hydrographic data, which are essential for safe navigation in US waters.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Hydrographic Services Review Panel, which will provide recommendations to NOAA on how to improve its hydrographic services. The panel will consist of experts in the field of hydrography and will meet regularly to assess NOAA's progress in implementing the recommendations.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for NOAA to update and modernize its hydrographic surveying equipment and technology. This will enable NOAA to more effectively collect and analyze data to produce accurate nautical charts and other hydrographic products. Overall, the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 aims to ensure that NOAA's hydrographic services meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability, ultimately enhancing the safety of maritime navigation in US waters.

Current Status of Bill HR 3352

Bill HR 3352 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2007. Bill HR 3352 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2007.  Bill HR 3352's most recent activity was Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697. as of April 14, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3352

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3352

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3352

Don Young
Don Young
AlaskaRepublican

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