H.R.2294

To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

The bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, making several amendments. It replaces references to the "Council" with "Committee" and updates the name of the National Ocean Research Leadership Council to the "Ocean Policy Committee." It also adds language to clarify the role of operational oceanography measurements and mandates collaboration between regional coastal observing systems and federally funded projects for data sharing. Funding of $56,000,000 is allocated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 23, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

May 20, 2025

10:30 AM

House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Mar 16

House

Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 16

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)