H.R. 4010: National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004

108th Congress · introduced 2004-03-23 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 392.

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Where it came from: introduced 2004-03-23 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to extend deadlines for development of a five-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program and for appointment of the advisory committee. Removes from program objectives the development of a geophysical- and geochemical- map database. Directs that mapping priorities be based in part on the needs of the Department of the Interior land management agencies. Modifies the composition of the advisory committee. Directs that the national geologic database include information on how to obtain specified maps, databases, and data, including all maps developed with funding provided under the national cooperative geologic mapping program. Authorizes appropriations for each of FY 2006 through 2010. Increases the percentages allocated for the State and education components.

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National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · 4 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4010, National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004 (2004-07-30); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4010, National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004 (2004-07-30)

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Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to House without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hr4010.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hr>

Record fed-us-cong108-hr4010 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108