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Introduced
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
In Committee
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023, aims to establish Ocean Innovation Clusters across the United States to strengthen coastal communities and the ocean economy through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships. The key provisions include the designation of at least 7 eligible entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters by the Secretary of Commerce, the creation of Ocean Innovation Centers for Cross-Sector Collaboration to foster collaboration and innovation, and the establishment of a grant program through the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act to support the operation and administration of the Ocean Innovation Clusters, as well as one-time capital investments to establish the Cross-Sector Collaboration Centers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Lisa Murkowski (R)*,
Maria Cantwell (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1806/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1806/BILLS-118s1806is.pdf |
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