OCEAN Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-5056| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020 This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife; support fisheries; support certain seaweed and shellfish farming; help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Environmental Protection
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAlabamaAppropriationsAquatic ecologyAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Atmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConnecticutDelawareDepartment of CommerceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaEcologyEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEvergladesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFishesFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood industry and servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesGulf of MexicoHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLouisianaMaineMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMarylandMassachusettsMississippiNatural disastersNew HampshireNew JerseyNew York StateOregonPacific OceanPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingRhode IslandRural conditions and developmentSeafoodSeashores and lakeshoresSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTexasUnemploymentVermontVirginiaWashington StateWater qualityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
OCEAN Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-5056| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020 This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife; support fisheries; support certain seaweed and shellfish farming; help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Environmental Protection
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- HR 116-1237: COAST Research Act
- HR 116-1314: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019
- HR 116-7450: Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act
- HR 116-1716: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019
- HR 116-1921: Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019
- HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
- HR 116-8750: To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a National Coastal Data Information System, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAlabamaAppropriationsAquatic ecologyAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Atmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConnecticutDelawareDepartment of CommerceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaEcologyEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEvergladesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFishesFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood industry and servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesGulf of MexicoHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLouisianaMaineMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMarylandMassachusettsMississippiNatural disastersNew HampshireNew JerseyNew York StateOregonPacific OceanPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingRhode IslandRural conditions and developmentSeafoodSeashores and lakeshoresSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTexasUnemploymentVermontVirginiaWashington StateWater qualityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection