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H.Res. 599: Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

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H.Res. 599: Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

109th Congress · introduced 2005-12-14 · Congress · Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2005-12-14 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 631 (2005): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES599 (2005-12-14), Failed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562) (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

Plain summary

Establishes a Task Force on Ocean Policy, which may develop recommendations and report to the House of Representatives on the final report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, entitled "An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century."

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · 2 cosponsors

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Ed Case (D-HI)

Recorded votes

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Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong109-hres599 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109