CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Mike Ezell (R-MS)

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

H.R. 2294 · House bill Public Lands and Natural Resources

A Republican bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors

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

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House voice vote
  3. In Senate committee

The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.

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

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill provides $47.5 million annually to support oceanographic research and observation systems.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill enhances ocean observation capabilities which contributes to better environmental monitoring and protection.

  • Scored +2

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    Improved ocean and weather observation can enhance early warning systems for coastal disasters.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.