HR 2294 · To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 17, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Mike Ezell [R-MS-4]
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors
- 25
Summary
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 17, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mar 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
- Mar 16, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
- Mar 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
- Mar 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
- Mar 16, 2026 Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Feb 9, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.