Gabe Amo (D-RI)
NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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, known as the "NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act," creates a new research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The program focuses on global ocean monitoring and observing to provide high-quality environmental data. Its goal is to improve scientific knowledge of climate, weather, and ocean needs to protect lives and property from extreme weather and natural phenomena. The program will develop monitoring systems, support research through partnerships, and improve data accessibility. It also includes a requirement for a priority framework and annual reviews.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into scientific research?
Establishes a new research program and provides financial assistance to academic and private research entities.
- Scored +7
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
Improves forecasting for hurricanes and extreme weather to better protect lives and property.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Increases monitoring of ocean health and Arctic changes to better understand and protect the environment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Life and Property: The program aims to protect lives and property from extreme weather and other natural phenomena by improving capabilities for climate, weather, and ocean needs (Section 2(b)).
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Extreme Weather Forecasting: The bill focuses on accelerating the development of technologies to improve forecasts for hurricane intensity, atmospheric rivers, and other extreme weather events (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Scientific Advancement and Public Understanding: The program seeks to strengthen public understanding of marine and ocean research and meet the needs of the research community (Section 2(b)(3)(B)-(C)).
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Financial Support for Research: Academic institutions, cooperative institutions, and private sector entities may receive financial assistance via competitive, merit-based contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements (Section 2(d)(1)-(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Increases research opportunities and funding for academic institutions. Would business owners be better off under this? — Opportunities for private sector entities to win research contracts and improved data for the ocean economy. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income populations are often most vulnerable to extreme weather events which this bill aims to forecast better. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General safety improvements from better extreme weather forecasting. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General safety improvements from better extreme weather forecasting. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Better hurricane and extreme weather forecasting protects coastal urban areas. Would children be better off under this? — Improved weather forecasting and environmental protections benefit future generations. Would farmers be better off under this? — Better climate and weather data can indirectly benefit agricultural planning. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increased protection of property and lives from extreme weather. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — General safety improvements from better forecasting. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased protection of property and lives from extreme weather. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Opportunities for academic research and scientific careers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Improves forecasting for hurricanes and extreme weather to better protect lives and property. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Increases monitoring of ocean health and Arctic changes to better understand and protect the environment. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Research into ocean carbon and biogeochemistry supports climate change mitigation efforts.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Establishes a new research program and provides financial assistance to academic and private research entities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment in ocean health and the ocean economy can stimulate economic growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Private sector entities can receive competitive financial assistance for ocean observation technologies. Is this likely to create jobs? — Financial assistance for research projects via grants and contracts likely creates jobs in academia and the private sector.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires improved findability and accessibility of observational data and research products. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the role of NOAA in managing global ocean monitoring.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill coordinates activities with international ocean science and observing bodies.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado