Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act of 2005

Summary

Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act of 2005 - Directs the President, acting through the National Ocean Research Leadership Council, to establish and maintain an integrated system of ocean and coastal observations, data communication and management, analysis, modeling, research, and education designed to provide data and information for the timely detection and prediction of changes occurring in the ocean and coastal environment that impact the Nation's social, economic, and ecological systems. Requires the Council to establish an interagency program office (OceanUS) which shall be responsible for program planning and coordination of the system. Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be the lead Federal agency for implementation and operation of the system. Authorizes the Administrator of NOAA to certify one or more regional associations to be responsible for the development and operation of regional ocean and coastal observing systems to meet the information needs of user groups in the region while adhering to national standards. Deems certified regional systems to be part of NOAA when carrying out this Act, and employees of such systems acting within the scope of their employment to be Federal Government employees, for purposes of civil liability under specified laws. Directs the Council to establish programs for research, development, and education for the system. Authorizes departments and agencies represented on the Council to participate in interagency financing and to share funds appropriated to any Council member. Requires the President, acting through the Council, to report to Congress on the programs established under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 10 February 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1294-1295)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 February 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1293-1294)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 March 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 April 2005

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 76.

   Source: Calendars

6. 19 April 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment. With written report No. 109-60.

   Source: Committee

7. 19 April 2005

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment. With written report No. 109-60.

   Source: Committee

8. 1 July 2005

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7936-7939)

   Source: Floor

9. 1 July 2005

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7937-7939)

   Source: Floor

10. 11 July 2005

    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

11. 11 July 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

12. 11 July 2005

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

13. 11 July 2005

    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

14. 20 July 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in House · 11 July 2005 · Download file
• Engrossed in Senate · 1 July 2005 · Download file
• Reported to Senate · 19 April 2005 · Download file
• Introduced in Senate · 10 February 2005 · Download file

Documents

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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 11 July 2005

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• Referred in House (PDF)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

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• Passed Senate amended

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

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Sponsors

• Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing
• · hssy00 · Standing
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act of 2005
• amends ← To develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and coastal observations for the Nation's coasts, oceans and Great Lakes, improve warnings of tsunamis and other natural hazards, improve management of coastal and marine resources, and for other purposes.
• amends ← To amend the title.