119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 24, 2025
To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
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Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Feb 9, 2026)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Referred 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
4 citations.
OCEAN CONSERVANCY · lobbying firm or registrant: OCEAN CONSERVANCY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…f Marine Archaeological Resources." Res.482 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources H.R.2294 - To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 H.R.663 - To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for d…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
OCEAN CONSERVANCY · lobbying firm or registrant: OCEAN CONSERVANCY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$260,000
Spent on own lobbying
…f Marine Archaeological Resources." Res.482 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources H.R.2294 - To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 H.R.663 - To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for d…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
OCEAN CONSERVANCY · lobbying firm or registrant: OCEAN CONSERVANCY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$202,000
Spent on own lobbying
…f Marine Archaeological Resources." Res.482 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources H.R.2294 - To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 H.R.663 - To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for d…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
OCEAN CONSERVANCY · lobbying firm or registrant: OCEAN CONSERVANCY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$143,000
Spent on own lobbying
…f Marine Archaeological Resources." Res.482 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources H.R.2294 - To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 H.R.663 - To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for d…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing