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H.R. 3952 (117th)

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

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Introduced

16 June 2021

Last action

28 July 2022 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], EDDIE JOHNSON, Daniel Kildee, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Abigail Spanberger, Jared Huffman, Conor Lamb, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Gwen Moore, Sean Casten, Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Subjects

Climate

Source updated

17 December 2025

Climate

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Summary

NOAA Chief Scientist Act This bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The President, in appointing the Chief Scientist, shall give due consideration to any recommendations for appointments which may be submitted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the NOAA Science Advisory Board, or by other widely recognized and reputable scientific or educational organizations. The Chief Scientist shall advise NOAA on cross-cutting science and technology policy and strategy. Additionally, the Chief Scientist, among other responsibilities, shall provide policy and program direction for science and technology priorities at NOAA; facilitate integration and coordination of research efforts across NOAA line offices, with other federal agencies, and with the external scientific community; promote, communicate, and advocate for NOAA's science portfolio and strategy to the broad external and international community and Congress; represent NOAA in promoting and maintaining good public and community relations; and provide the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information concerning the climate, weather, oceans, fisheries, and coasts.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 July 2021

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 April 2022

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 April 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 June 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 16 June 2022

    Discharge

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 16 June 2022

    Committee

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 June 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 16 June 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 26 July 2022

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 July 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 July 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 July 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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