S.2126

Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced·6/18/25

Reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, updating terminology and funding allocations.

The bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, updating the terminology from "Council" to "Committee" and expanding the scope to include meteorological observations and information. It allocates $56,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The bill also mandates a post-storm evaluation for major storms to assess the impact of the System's observations on storm forecast accuracy.

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Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

History

May 11

Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-120.

May 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.