National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 12/5/2019
Actions
- 2019-12-05Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
- 2019-12-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.
- 2019-12-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.
- 2019-09-18Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12.
- 2019-09-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-09-18Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
- 2019-05-08Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2019-05-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- 2019-04-30Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2019-04-30Introduced in House
- 2019-04-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-12-05 (07)
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.
The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.
Cosponsors (20)
- Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- John Katko (R-NY)
- Donald Beyer (D-VA)
- Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
- PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
- Joe Courtney (D-CT)
- JAMES LANGEVIN (D-RI)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Albio Sires (D-NJ)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- William Keating (D-MA)
- Elaine Luria (D-VA)
- Brian Higgins (D-NY)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Agricultural research
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic ecology
- Congressional committees
- Congressional officers and employees
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Commerce
- Education programs funding
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Great Lakes
- Higher education
- Lakes and rivers
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Research administration and funding
- Science and engineering education
- Seafood
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