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This bill reauthorizes and modifies the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS). (The IOOS is made up of radar, gliders, buoys, vessels, and different models and forecasts that collect data points to monitor and report on conditions along the nation's coasts and in marine waters.) Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the IOOS through FY2030. The bill also directs the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (which coordinates interagency planning, budgeting, and assessments for the system) to develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.2294 pass?
HR.2294 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 43%.
What does HR.2294 do?
This bill reauthorizes and modifies the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS). (The IOOS is made up of radar, gliders, buoys, vessels, and different models and forecasts that collect data points to monitor and report on conditions along the nation's coasts and in marine waters.) Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the IOOS through FY2030. The bill also directs the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (which coordinates interagency planning, budgeting, and assessments for the system) to develop requirements and processes for regional off…
Who sponsored HR.2294?
HR.2294 was sponsored by Mike Ezell (R-Mississippi).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 2294 EH: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. 1. Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee ; (2) in section 12303 ( 33 U.S.C. 3602 )— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee ; and (ii) by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee ; and (B) in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to ; (3) in section 12304 ( 33 U.S.C. 3603 )— (A) by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee ; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B)— (I) by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and (II) by inserting after clause (v) the following: (vi) develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels; ; and (4) in section 12311 ( 33 U.S.C. 3610 )— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) $47,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. . Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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