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H.R. 2342 (110th)

National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007

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Introduced

16 May 2007

Last action

1 April 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], SUSAN DAVIS, ALCEE HASTINGS, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Jerry McNerney, Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]

Subjects

Education, Climate

Source updated

14 August 2025

Education · Climate

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Summary

National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007 - Directs the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System to: (1) measure, track, explain, and predict events related to climate change, natural climate variability, and interactions between the oceanic and atmospheric environments, including the Great Lakes; (2) promote basic and applied research; and (3) institutionalize coordinated public outreach, education, and training. Sets forth the responsibilities and authorities of the National Ocean Research Leadership Council, the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations, and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Provides for the certification or establishment of Regional Information Coordination Entities to coordinate state, federal, local, and private interests at a regional level. Authorizes member departments and agencies of the Council, subject to appropriations, to participate in interagency financing and share funds appropriated to any member agency to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 February 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 February 2008

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 March 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 March 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  11. 31 March 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-558, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 31 March 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 31 March 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1778-1780)

    Source: Floor

  14. 31 March 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1778-1780)

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 March 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2342.

    Source: Floor

  16. 31 March 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1778-1781)

    Source: Floor

  17. 31 March 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Kennedy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 31 March 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 31 March 2008

    Discharge

    Committee on Science and Technology discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 31 March 2008

    Committee

    Committee on Science and Technology discharged.

    Source: Committee

  21. 31 March 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-558, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  22. 1 April 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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