# 115-hr-6434: To amend section 7 of Public Law 100-515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

115-hr-6434, To amend section 7 of Public Law 100-515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ); status Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 787. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-6434
- Congress: 115
- Title: To amend section 7 of Public Law 100-515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 787.
- Introduced: 2018-07-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

This bill authorizes the transfer of the James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey, without consideration, to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by the State of New Jersey and sets forth new requirements governing the continued use of the laboratory.

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## Sources
- [115-hr-6434 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6434)

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- [115-hr-7188: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7188)
- [115-hr-7124: Keeping All Students Safe Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7124)
- [115-hr-7115: 3-D Firearms Prohibitions Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7115)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6434 (as of 2025-11-18).