Bill · H.R. 2294· House(119-HR-2294)
To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/17/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 19
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. It includes several administrative changes, such as replacing the term "Council" with "Committee" throughout the act. The legislation also modifies the Ocean Research Leadership Council to become the Ocean Policy Committee. Additionally, it expands the scope of weather information to include ocean information. Finally, the bill allocates $47,500,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill provides $47.5 million annually to support oceanographic research and observation systems.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill enhances ocean observation capabilities which contributes to better environmental monitoring and protection.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+2
Improved ocean and weather observation can enhance early warning systems for coastal disasters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Data Sharing: The bill introduces a requirement to develop processes for regional offices and federally funded projects to collaborate with regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels (Section 12304(c)). This could help improve the accessibility and utility of ocean data.
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Expanded Information Scope: By inserting "and ocean" after "weather," the bill expands the focus of information tracking (Section 12304). This ensures that ocean-related data is explicitly included in the scope of the act.
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Operational Oceanography: The bill adds a provision to conduct operational oceanography measurements (Section 12303(2)). This could provide more practical and real-time data regarding ocean conditions.
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Dedicated Funding: The act provides $47,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 (Section 12311). This sustained funding supports the continued operation of the integrated system.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 3/17/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3/16/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
- Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2/9/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 3/24/2025
- 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas