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Congressional Hearings on Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments (1980)

Original title: Coastal zone management. Part 1, Coastal Zone Management Act oversight, Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments for 1980--H.R. 6956, H.R. 6979: hearings before the Subcommittee on Oceanography of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress ...

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of congressional hearings held by the House Subcommittee on Oceanography regarding the and proposed 1980 amendments to the . The hearings focused on the legislative proposals H.R. 6956 and H.R. 6979.

Why it matters

The hearings established the legislative record for potential changes to federal coastal protection and management funding, which directly impacts how states manage their shorelines and receive federal grants.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Coastal states

These states receive federal funding and guidance for coastal management programs governed by the Act.

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Federal agencies

Agencies responsible for administering coastal zone management grants and oversight are subject to the proposed legislative changes.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Oceanography held hearings to review the Coastal Zone Management Act.
  • The hearings specifically addressed proposed amendments under H.R. 6956 and H.R. 6979.
  • The proceedings were conducted by the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
  • The hearings took place during the Ninety-sixth Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to conduct of the and to discuss proposed amendments to the law in 1980.
Which bills were discussed?
The subcommittee reviewed H.R. 6956 and H.R. 6979.

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Legislative Review of Coastal Management

The document highlights a specific period in 1980 where Congress actively sought to refine the Coastal Zone Management Act through multiple legislative vehicles.

H.R. 6956H.R. 6979

Connected Entities

Subcommittee on Oceanography, Ninety-sixth Congress, Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
OrganizationSubcommittee on Oceanography“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →
otherNinety-sixth Congress“The legislative session during which the hearings occurred.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →

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