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H.R. 5001 (108th)

Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act of 2004

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 July 2004

Last action

3 August 2004 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

18 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act of 2004 - Directs the President, acting through the National Ocean Research Leadership Council (NORLC), to carry out a pilot program to establish an integrated ocean and coastal observing system (IOOS) of monitoring, data communication and management, analysis, modeling, and research to provide data and information for the timely detection and prediction of changes occurring in the marine and coastal environment that impact the Nation's social, economic, and ecological systems. Establishes within NORLC an interagency program office (OceanUS) which shall be responsible for program planning and coordination of the IOOS. Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be the lead Federal agency for implementation and operation of the IOOS. Requires regional associations to be responsible for the development and operation of regional ocean and coastal observing systems to meet the information needs of the users groups in the region while adhering to national standards.

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 July 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 August 2004

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 August 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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