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Introduced
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
In Committee
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
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 establishes Ocean Innovation Clusters, which are designated groups of businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, and government entities focused on developing the Blue Economy (sustainable ocean-related industries) through collaboration, innovation, and workforce development. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to designate at least 7 such Clusters across different geographic regions, with priority given to those with a history of supporting cross-sector growth in the Blue Economy. It also provides grants to the Clusters for their operations and to establish physical "Ocean Innovation Centers" to facilitate cross-sector partnerships and entrepreneurship. The bill aims to strengthen coastal communities and the overall U.S. ocean economy through technological research, job training, and public-private cooperation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (16)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Jim Moylan (R),
María Salazar (R),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 06/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3873/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3873/BILLS-118hr3873ih.pdf |
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