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Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1806| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to designate at least seven entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters. Ocean Innovation Clusters are hubs for private, public, and academic stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities to promote and enhance the maritime industry and the Blue Economy. In designating entities, Commerce shall prioritize entities with a history of supporting cross-sector growth and development of the Blue Economy. (Under the bill, the term Blue Economy generally refers to the value and impact of sustainable industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts on the economy of the United States.) Additionally, Commerce must designate at least one Ocean Innovation Cluster in (1) each of the regions covered by the five regional offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service, (2) the Great Lakes region, and (3) the Gulf of Mexico region. Commerce may award competitive grants for the establishment, operation, and administration of Ocean Innovation Clusters.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3866
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3873
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3866
    Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3873
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3873: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023
Alternative and renewable resourcesCommunity life and organizationEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHigher educationIndian social and development programsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSmall businessState and local government operations

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1806| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to designate at least seven entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters. Ocean Innovation Clusters are hubs for private, public, and academic stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities to promote and enhance the maritime industry and the Blue Economy. In designating entities, Commerce shall prioritize entities with a history of supporting cross-sector growth and development of the Blue Economy. (Under the bill, the term Blue Economy generally refers to the value and impact of sustainable industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts on the economy of the United States.) Additionally, Commerce must designate at least one Ocean Innovation Cluster in (1) each of the regions covered by the five regional offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service, (2) the Great Lakes region, and (3) the Gulf of Mexico region. Commerce may award competitive grants for the establishment, operation, and administration of Ocean Innovation Clusters.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3866
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3873
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3866
    Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3873
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3873: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCommunity life and organizationEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHigher educationIndian social and development programsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSmall businessState and local government operations