Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
Coastal Ocean Research for Management Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Coastal Ocean Research for Management Act of 2026. It directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out a National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science program. The program is designed to improve the understanding, management, and stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats. It outlines specific duties for the program, including studies, monitoring, technical assistance, and grants. The bill also authorizes $75,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out this section.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
Section 2(b)(2)(C) establishes a competitive grant program and cooperative agreements to fund external studies and monitoring activities related to coastal and ocean habitats.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Section 2(b) directs the Administrator to carry out studies, monitoring, and technical assistance to improve the understanding and stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats.
- Scored +4
Would students be better off under this?
Section 2(b)(2)(C) involves academic institutions in cooperative agreements and partnerships for coastal and ocean research.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Section 2(c) authorizes $75,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out the program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Local Decision-Makers: Under Section 2(b)(2)(B), the Administrator is required to provide technical assistance and scientific information to Federal, State, Tribal, and local stakeholders upon request to support the implementation of coastal management policies. This is positive because it gives local leaders direct access to science and help when managing their communities.
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Funding for External Research: Under Section 2(b)(2)(C), the program provides for and manages grants and cooperative agreements, including a competitive grant program to fund external studies and monitoring activities, as well as partnerships with academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations. This is a positive outcome because it brings outside experts and funding into the study and protection of these vital water habitats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Taxpayer Cost: Under Section 2(c), the bill authorizes $75,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out the section. This could be seen as a negative burden on the people because it commits a significant amount of taxpayer money over a seven-year period.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Section 2(b) directs the Administrator to carry out studies, monitoring, and technical assistance to improve the understanding and stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats. Does this invest in rural communities? — Section 2(b)(2)(B) provides technical assistance and scientific information to State, Tribal, and local stakeholders to support coastal management policies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Section 2(b)(2)(C) establishes a competitive grant program and cooperative agreements to fund external studies and monitoring activities related to coastal and ocean habitats.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Section 2(b)(2)(C) involves academic institutions in cooperative agreements and partnerships for coastal and ocean research.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Section 2(c) authorizes $75,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out the program.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House