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To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

H.R. 2294 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2294119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/24/2025REP. EZELLR-MS · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.56 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

26 members · Left 16 · Center 3 · Right 7 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Ezell, Mike (R-MS) (Introduced 03/24/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 26 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee; House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action03/17/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to House (02/09/2026)

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. 

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2294 EH: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 2294

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

1.Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is amended— (1)by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee; (2)in section 12303 (33 U.S.C. 3602)— (A)in paragraph (2)— (i)in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee; and (ii)by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee; and (B)in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to; (3)in section 12304 (33 U.S.C. 3603)— (A)by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and (B)in subsection (c)— (i)in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee; and (ii)in paragraph (2)(B)— (I)by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and (II)by inserting after clause (v) the following: (vi)develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels;; and (4)in section 12311 (33 U.S.C. 3610)— (A)in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following: (6)$47,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.. Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2294 IH: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2294IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2025Mr. Ezell (for himself, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mrs. Dingell, Mrs. Radewagen, and Mr. Davis of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.1.Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is amended—(1)by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee;(2)in section 12303 (33 U.S.C. 3602)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee; and(ii)by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee; and(B)in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to; (3)in section 12304 (33 U.S.C. 3603)—(A)by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and(B)in subsection (c)—(i)in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee; and (ii)in paragraph (2)(B)—(I)by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and(II)by inserting after clause (v) the following:(vi)develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels;; and(4)in section 12311 (33 U.S.C. 3610)—(A)in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end;(B)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(6)$56,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 2294 : To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2294IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.1.Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is amended—(1)by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee;(2)in section 12303 (33 U.S.C. 3602)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee; and(ii)by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee; and(B)in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to; (3)in section 12304 (33 U.S.C. 3603)—(A)by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and(B)in subsection (c)—(i)in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee; and (ii)in paragraph (2)(B)—(I)by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and(II)by inserting after clause (v) the following:(vi)develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels;; and(4)in section 12311 (33 U.S.C. 3610)—(A)in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end;(B)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(6)$47,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030..Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2294 RH: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 417119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2294[Report No. 119–489, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2025Mr. Ezell (for himself, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mrs. Dingell, Mrs. Radewagen, and Mr. Davis of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedFebruary 9, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Casten, Mr. Case, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Haridopolos, Ms. Tokuda, Mr. Amo, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. McBride, Mr. Begich, Ms. Elfreth, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Vindman, and Ms. GillenFebruary 9, 2026Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesFebruary 9, 2026Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.1.Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is amended—(1)by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee;(2)in section 12303 (33 U.S.C. 3602)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee; and(ii)by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee; and(B)in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to; (3)in section 12304 (33 U.S.C. 3603)—(A)by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and(B)in subsection (c)—(i)in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee; and (ii)in paragraph (2)(B)—(I)by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and(II)by inserting after clause (v) the following:(vi)develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels;; and(4)in section 12311 (33 U.S.C. 3610)—(A)in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end;(B)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(6)$56,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030..February 9, 2026Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesFebruary 9, 2026Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (21)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/24/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
03/24/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
05/13/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
05/20/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
07/23/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
02/09/2026Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
02/09/2026House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
02/09/2026Library of CongressCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
02/09/2026House floor actionsCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
02/09/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
03/16/2026House floor actionsMr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/16/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
03/16/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
03/16/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
03/16/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
03/16/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/17/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (25)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (7)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee03/17/2026 Referred To
House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee02/09/2026 Discharged From
House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee03/24/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee02/09/2026 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee03/24/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for H.R. 2294.

Subjects (9)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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