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

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HR2294 · U.S. Congress · In Committee

Introduced 2025-03-24. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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This bill reauthorizes and modifies the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS). (The IOOS is made up of radar, gliders, buoys, vessels, and different models and forecasts that collect data points to monitor and report on conditions along the nation's coasts and in marine waters.) Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the IOOS through FY2030. The bill also directs the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (which coordinates interagency planning, budgeting, and assessments for the system) to develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels.

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  • Introduced in House — 2025-03-24 — XML
  • Reported in House — 2026-02-09 — XML
  • Engrossed in House — 2026-03-16 — XML
  • Referred in Senate — 2026-03-17 — XML

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Action History

DateAction
2026-03-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-03-16Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-02-09Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
2026-02-09Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
2026-02-09Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
2025-07-23Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
2025-07-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-07-23Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2025-05-20Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025-05-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
2025-03-24Introduced in House
2025-03-24Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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