# 97-s-1003: An act to amend title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to authorize appropriations for such title for fiscal years 1982 and 1983, and for other purposes.

97-s-1003, An act to amend title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to authorize appropriations for such title for fiscal years 1982 and 1983, and for other purposes., is a 97th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] (R-OR); status Became Public Law No: 97-109. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 97-s-1003
- Congress: 97
- Title: An act to amend title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to authorize appropriations for such title for fiscal years 1982 and 1983, and for other purposes.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 97-109.
- Introduced: 1981-04-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] (R-OR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

An act to amend title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to authorize appropriations for such title for fiscal years 1982 and 1983, and for other purposes.

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## Sources
- [97-s-1003 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1003)

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- [97-sjres-28: A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's Hi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/97-sjres-28)
- [97-sjres-64: A joint resolution designating August 13, 1981, as "National Blinded Veterans R…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/97-sjres-64)
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