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BLUE GLOBE Act

USA117th CongressHR-3748| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (20)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bolstering Long-term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act or the BLUE GLOBE Act This bill addresses data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. The bill increases domestic and international coordination to enhance data management and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. It adds programs for the application and development of innovative technology to the list of technology programs used to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. It also modifies requirements related to the scientific workforce in areas of oceanic and atmospheric research and development to include investigating whether there is a workforce shortage, workforce diversity, actions the federal government can take to increase diversity in the scientific workforce, and actions it can take to shorten the hiring backlog for such workforce. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must (1) ensure that a goal of its cooperative institutes is to advance or apply emerging technologies, (2) create an ocean innovation prize to catalyze the rapid development and deployment of data collection and monitoring technology, and (3) seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess the potential for an Advanced Research Projects Agency-Oceans. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 various NOAA hydrographic programs, including nautical mapping and charting. Additionally, relevant federal agencies must measure the value and impact of industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts on the U.S. economy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3548
BLUE GLOBE Act
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 22, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-140
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3548
    BLUE GLOBE Act


  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 22, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • February 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-140
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-140: BLUE GLOBE Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHydrology and hydrographyInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMiningOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingSeafoodSpacecraft and satellitesTravel and tourismWater quality

BLUE GLOBE Act

USA117th CongressHR-3748| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Bolstering Long-term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act or the BLUE GLOBE Act This bill addresses data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. The bill increases domestic and international coordination to enhance data management and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. It adds programs for the application and development of innovative technology to the list of technology programs used to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. It also modifies requirements related to the scientific workforce in areas of oceanic and atmospheric research and development to include investigating whether there is a workforce shortage, workforce diversity, actions the federal government can take to increase diversity in the scientific workforce, and actions it can take to shorten the hiring backlog for such workforce. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must (1) ensure that a goal of its cooperative institutes is to advance or apply emerging technologies, (2) create an ocean innovation prize to catalyze the rapid development and deployment of data collection and monitoring technology, and (3) seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess the potential for an Advanced Research Projects Agency-Oceans. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 various NOAA hydrographic programs, including nautical mapping and charting. Additionally, relevant federal agencies must measure the value and impact of industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts on the U.S. economy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3548
BLUE GLOBE Act
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 22, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-140
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3548
    BLUE GLOBE Act


  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 22, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • February 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-140
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (20)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-140: BLUE GLOBE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHydrology and hydrographyInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMiningOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingSeafoodSpacecraft and satellitesTravel and tourismWater quality