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Coastal Fellowships Act

USA118th CongressS-1552| Senate 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coastal Fellowships Act This bill establishes the Coastal Management Fellowship and the Digital Coast Fellowship programs to be administered by the Department of Commerce. The fellowships aim to provide on-the-job training and to encourage public service that supports U.S. coastal resource management. In addition, the Digital Coast Fellowship will support the Digital Coast program, which is a platform that integrates geospatial data, training, and other tools in order to address coastal management issues. The bill specifies that selected fellows must have completed a related graduate-level degree before the fellowship begins and have a demonstrated interest in a career in coastal or marine science, management, policy, or law. Commerce must award the fellowships in a manner that is geographically balanced. Each fellow may be selected for a term of up to two years, must receive an annual stipend of at least $47,000, and may be directly hired by a federal agency upon successful completion of a fellowship.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3351
Coastal Fellowships Act
May 11, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5205
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3351
    Coastal Fellowships Act


  • May 11, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5205
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5205: Coastal Fellowships Act

Coastal Fellowships Act

USA118th CongressS-1552| Senate 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Coastal Fellowships Act This bill establishes the Coastal Management Fellowship and the Digital Coast Fellowship programs to be administered by the Department of Commerce. The fellowships aim to provide on-the-job training and to encourage public service that supports U.S. coastal resource management. In addition, the Digital Coast Fellowship will support the Digital Coast program, which is a platform that integrates geospatial data, training, and other tools in order to address coastal management issues. The bill specifies that selected fellows must have completed a related graduate-level degree before the fellowship begins and have a demonstrated interest in a career in coastal or marine science, management, policy, or law. Commerce must award the fellowships in a manner that is geographically balanced. Each fellow may be selected for a term of up to two years, must receive an annual stipend of at least $47,000, and may be directly hired by a federal agency upon successful completion of a fellowship.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3351
Coastal Fellowships Act
May 11, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5205
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3351
    Coastal Fellowships Act


  • May 11, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5205
    Introduced in House
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5205: Coastal Fellowships Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted