# 119-hr-2294: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

119-hr-2294, To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2294
- Congress: 119
- Title: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-03-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS)
- Cosponsors: 25
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**This bill would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act to modernize regional data-sharing for coastal and ocean observations.** It sets a clearer governance framework and expands the program's role in weather and oceanographic measurements. - Coastal researchers and regional observing systems would have new requirements to collaborate and share data with regional offices and federally funded projects. - Weather forecasters and coastal communities would see ocean observations explicitly integrated into weather-related programs, making ocean data part of forecasting and planning. - Federal agencies and program structure would be updated by replacing "Council" with "Committee", renaming the national coordinating body the Ocean Policy Committee, and adding authority to conduct operational oceanography measurements. *It would authorize annual appropriations of $47.5 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.*

## Cosponsors (25)

- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ocean data added to weather programs: benefit, medium. If enacted, the system would be required to conduct operational oceanography measurements. The bill would also add ocean data into program rules that now mention weather. Federal agencies that use the system would treat ocean and weather together when they plan and deliver services. This changes pr…
- Five-year funding for ocean observations: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would authorize $47.5 million each year from fiscal year 2026 through 2030 for the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System. The money would support national and regional observing networks, research groups, contractors, and small businesses. This is an authorization onl…
- Regional ocean data sharing rules: benefit, low. If enacted, the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee would set rules so regional federal offices and federally funded projects share data with regional coastal observing systems. Those offices and projects would need to coordinate and share regional-level data. This mainly affects agencies, rese…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-2294 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2294)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2294 (as of 2026-09-10).