Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2405
116th Congress(2019-2020)
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
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Introduced in House on Apr 30, 2019
Overview
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Apr 30, 2019
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Dec 5, 2019
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Bill Number
2405
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116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Summary

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.

Text (2)
December 5, 2019
April 30, 2019
Actions (9)
12/05/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
12/05/2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.
09/18/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12.
09/18/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/18/2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
05/08/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
05/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
04/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
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