Bill > HR2294

This bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, which establishes a system for observing coastal and ocean conditions. Key changes include replacing the term "Council" with "Committee" throughout the Act, specifically renaming the "National Ocean Research Leadership Council" to the "Ocean Policy Committee," and adding language to emphasize the importance of conducting operational oceanography measurements. The bill also expands the scope of the system to include "ocean" observations alongside "weather" observations and introduces provisions for regional offices and federally funded projects to collaborate on data sharing at regional levels through the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee. Finally, it authorizes appropriations of $47,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2294/all-info