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Strengthening Ocean and Coastal Monitoring: New Funds and Structures

This act reauthorizes a program that collects data on weather and ocean conditions, increasing its funding and streamlining inter-agency cooperation. This means citizens can expect improved weather forecasts, safer maritime conditions, and more effective marine environmental protection.
Key points
Increased funding for ocean and coastal monitoring to $56 million annually from 2026-2030, leading to more data on weather and water conditions.
Renaming the governing body from "Council" to "Committee" to improve coordination.
Mandating collaboration between regional offices and federally funded projects with local observation systems for better data sharing.
Expanding measurement scope to include operational oceanography for more accurate marine phenomenon predictions.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2294
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2294.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for ocean and coastal monitoring to $56 million annually from 2026-2030, leading to more data on weather and water conditions.
  • Renaming the governing body from "Council" to "Committee" to improve coordination.
  • Mandating collaboration between regional offices and federally funded projects with local observation systems for better data sharing.
  • Expanding measurement scope to include operational oceanography for more accurate marine phenomenon predictions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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