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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources. Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches. The bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding. The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes and revises the National Sea Grant College Program Act through fiscal year 2025. Key provisions include:
- Requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships, which support the placement of graduate students in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources positions in the executive and legislative branches. The bill specifies priorities and equity requirements for these fellowship placements.
- Expanding NOAA's authority to accept donations for the National Sea Grant College Program, including potentially to expand the Knauss fellowship program.
- Reauthorizing and revising funding for university research on aquatic nonnative species, oyster diseases and restoration, harmful algal blooms, coastal resilience, and sustainable aquaculture.
- Providing direct hire authority for former Knauss fellows to be appointed to federal positions.
- Reauthorizing and adjusting funding levels for the overall National Sea Grant College Program through 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (50)
Jared Huffman (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Ed Case (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Joe Cunningham (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Jenniffer González (R),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Brian Higgins (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
John Katko (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ron Kind (D),
James Langevin (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
John Larson (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Bill Posey (R),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Kurt Schrader (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
David Trone (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262. (on 12/05/2019)
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