HOUSE 3952117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

Last Action: 7/28/2022

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2022-07-28Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2022-07-27Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)
2022-07-27Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)
2022-07-27Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.
2022-07-26At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2022-07-26DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.
2022-07-26Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)
2022-07-26Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2022-06-16Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.
2022-06-16Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
2022-06-16Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
2022-06-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.
2022-06-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.
2022-04-05Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2022-04-05Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-07-27 (53)

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill revises requirements concerning the qualifications and responsibilities of the Chief Scientist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum qualification requirements for the position of the Chief Scientist. It also outlines new responsibilities of the Chief Scientist. For example, the Chief Scientist must follow NOAA's scientific integrity policies and ensure NOAA's employees and contractors adhere to the policies as well. In addition, the Chief Scientist must (1) provide policy and program direction for the science and technology priorities of NOAA, and (2) manage the Office of the Chief Scientist.

Cosponsors (13)

Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
Jared Huffman (D-CA)
Conor Lamb (D-PA)
Deborah Ross (D-NC)
Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Sean Casten (D-IL)
Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)
BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
Troy Carter (D-LA)

Subjects

Atmospheric science and weather
Department of Commerce
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
General science and technology matters
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication

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