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BLUE GLOBE Act

USA117th CongressS-140| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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. Specifically, it expands requirements related to a study of the scientific workforce in areas of oceanic and atmospheric research and development. For example, the bill requires the study to include an investigation on whether there is a workforce shortage in the number of individuals with technical or trade-based skillsets or credentials suited to a career in oceanic and atmospheric data collection, processing, satellite production, or satellite operations. The study must also investigate actions the federal government can take to increase diversity in the scientific workforce and shorten the hiring backlog for such workforce. The bill also directs the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create an Electronic Monitoring Innovation Prize, which may be awarded for the development of advanced electronic fisheries monitoring equipment and data analysis tools. NOAA must also seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate whether there is a need for an Advanced Research Projects Agency-Oceans within NOAA. Additionally, NOAA must establish a program to improve the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data to 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

S 116-933
BLUE GLOBE Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3748
Committee Hearings Held.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.
Feb 15, 2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-933
    BLUE GLOBE Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3748
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.


  • February 15, 2022
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3748: BLUE GLOBE Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployee hiringEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFishesGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMiningNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingSpacecraft and satellitesTechnology transfer and commercializationTravel and tourismWater quality

BLUE GLOBE Act

USA117th CongressS-140| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
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. Specifically, it expands requirements related to a study of the scientific workforce in areas of oceanic and atmospheric research and development. For example, the bill requires the study to include an investigation on whether there is a workforce shortage in the number of individuals with technical or trade-based skillsets or credentials suited to a career in oceanic and atmospheric data collection, processing, satellite production, or satellite operations. The study must also investigate actions the federal government can take to increase diversity in the scientific workforce and shorten the hiring backlog for such workforce. The bill also directs the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create an Electronic Monitoring Innovation Prize, which may be awarded for the development of advanced electronic fisheries monitoring equipment and data analysis tools. NOAA must also seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate whether there is a need for an Advanced Research Projects Agency-Oceans within NOAA. Additionally, NOAA must establish a program to improve the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data to measure the value and impact of industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts on the U.S. economy.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-933
BLUE GLOBE Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3748
Committee Hearings Held.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.
Feb 15, 2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-933
    BLUE GLOBE Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3748
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.


  • February 15, 2022
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-74.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3748: BLUE GLOBE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployee hiringEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFishesGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMiningNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingSpacecraft and satellitesTechnology transfer and commercializationTravel and tourismWater quality