United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 19 D · 7 R cosponsors

HR 2294 — To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 7 R) — cross-party backing.

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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.

Bill Text

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The text shows that the bill, originally engrossed in the House, has been received by the Senate and is now referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This change indicates the bill's progression from the House to the Senate for consideration.

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2294 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
2294 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
2294 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
2294 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2026 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Clerk.
KEVIN F.
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
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2294 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
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Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Integrated coastal and ocean observation system · 33 U.S.C. ch. 49 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 33 U.S.C. § 3602, 33 U.S.C. § 3603, 33 U.S.C. § 3610

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes and updates the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 by making several changes to terminology, expanding certain responsibilities, and modifying funding levels.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3601

    Council → Committee

    Changes the terminology from 'Council' to 'Committee' throughout the statute.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3602

    Council → Committee

    Updates the reference from 'Council' to 'Committee' in definitions.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3602

    National Ocean Research Leadership Council → Ocean Policy Committee

    Renames the 'National Ocean Research Leadership Council' to 'Ocean Policy Committee'.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3602

    conduct operational oceanography measurements and

    Adds the ability for the Committee to conduct operational oceanography measurements.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3603

    and ocean

    Expands the reference to 'weather' to include 'and ocean' in the context of observation.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3603

    Council → Committee

    Replaces 'Council' with 'Committee' in the heading related to policy oversight.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3603

    develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels;

    Adds a new requirement for collaboration between regional offices and coastal observing systems.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3610

    $54,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; → $47,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

    Modifies the funding authorization for future fiscal years, specifying a new amount for 2026-2030.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3610

    and

    Eliminates the conjunction from the end of a funding authorization.

  • 33 U.S.C. 3610

    . → ; and

    Changes the punctuation of the last funding authorization to continue to a new item.

Action History

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

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

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

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.

  5. 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)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.

  10. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.

  11. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.

  13. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  15. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

  20. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  21. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2294 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2294?
HR 2294 is sponsored by Ezell, Mike (Republican), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (Republican), Davis, Danny K. (Democratic), Harder, Josh (Democratic), Casten, Sean (Democratic), Case, Ed (Democratic), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Smith, Adam (Democratic), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Amo, Gabe (Democratic), Pallone, Frank (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Stevens, Haley M. (Democratic), Castor, Kathy (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Elfreth, Sarah (Democratic), DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), and Gillen, Laura (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2294?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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