Pending Legislation
H.R.5171: National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2008
To reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
Reauthorizes a national geologic-map data base to be a national archive that includes all maps and data bases developed under this Act. Requires that the program include Federal, support, State, and education geologic mapping components. Declares that geologic maps contributed to the national archives should be standardized so that information can be assimilated, exchanged, and compared efficiently and accurately.
- 01/29/2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E110) Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2/01/2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
