National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-2981| Senate
| Updated: 12/23/2020
Dan Sullivan
Republican Senator
Alaska
Cosponsors (2)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, separation and retirement, sexual harassment and assault prevention, and other workforce issues.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6698-6712)
The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6712)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6111-6124)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2981.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233). (text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-259.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-2981| Senate
| Updated: 12/23/2020
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, separation and retirement, sexual harassment and assault prevention, and other workforce issues.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6698-6712)
The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6712)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6111-6124)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2981.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233). (text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-259.
Dan Sullivan
Republican Senator
Alaska
Cosponsors (2)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
Related Bills
- S 116-2910: A bill to establish aviation accession training programs for the Commissioned Officer Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to prepare students for commissioned service as pilots in the Corps, and for other purposes.
- HR 116-2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019
- S 116-3930: Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArctic and polar regionsAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsDepartment of CommerceEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHigher educationInterest, dividends, interest ratesMarine and inland water transportationMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority educationNational symbolsPhysical fitness and lifestyleStudent aid and college costsTransportation employeesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation