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HR2294119th CongressWALLET
To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Sponsored By: Representative Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Passed House
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.
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- 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.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ocean data added to weather programs
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 program duties, not funding.
Five-year funding for ocean observations
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 only; Congress would still need to appropriate the funds.
Regional ocean data sharing rules
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, researchers, and contractors, not households.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
AS • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
WA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
RI • D
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
ME • D
Sponsored 4/28/2025
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/28/2025
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
Sponsored 4/30/2025
Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
DE • D
Sponsored 5/6/2025
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
AK • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]
MD • D
Sponsored 5/29/2025
Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
WA • D
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 8/29/2025
Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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