To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary 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.
What just happenedMar 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMar 17, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseMar 16, 2026
- Reported in HouseFeb 9, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMar 24, 2025
- Mar 17, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 16, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
- Mar 16, 2026Floor8000
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)
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Feb 9, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
- Feb 9, 2026DischargeH12300
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Feb 9, 2026Committee5500
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Feb 9, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 9, 2026Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 23, 2025Committee
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Natural Resources Committee - May 20, 2025Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - May 13, 2025Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Mar 24, 2025IntroReferralH11100
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.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Mar 24, 2025IntroReferralH11100
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.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 24, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House