House Bill 3952
117th Congress(2021-2022)
NOAA Chief Scientist Act
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Passed House on Jul 27, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3952
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
NOAA Chief Scientist Act
This bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The President, in appointing the Chief Scientist, shall give due consideration to any recommendations for appointments which may be submitted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the NOAA Science Advisory Board, or by other widely recognized and reputable scientific or educational organizations.
The Chief Scientist shall advise NOAA on cross-cutting science and technology policy and strategy.
Additionally, the Chief Scientist, among other responsibilities, shall
- provide policy and program direction for science and technology priorities at NOAA;
- facilitate integration and coordination of research efforts across NOAA line offices, with other federal agencies, and with the external scientific community;
- promote, communicate, and advocate for NOAA's science portfolio and strategy to the broad external and international community and Congress;
- represent NOAA in promoting and maintaining good public and community relations; and
- provide the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information concerning the climate, weather, oceans, fisheries, and coasts.
July 28, 2022
July 27, 2022
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2021
07/28/2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/27/2022
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)
07/27/2022
Passed/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)
07/27/2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.
07/26/2022
At 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.
07/26/2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.
07/26/2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)
07/26/2022
Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/16/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.
06/16/2022
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
06/16/2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.
04/05/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
04/05/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
06/16/2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
06/16/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 5, 2023 2:56:20 PM