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To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

USA119th CongressHR-2294| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (25)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 , ensuring continued federal support for critical ocean and coastal observations. It allocates $56,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to maintain and enhance the system's operations. The legislation makes several key updates, including replacing references to the "National Ocean Research Leadership Council" with the " Ocean Policy Committee " to reflect current organizational structures. It expands the system's mandate to explicitly include operational oceanography measurements and integrates "ocean" into weather forecasting provisions. Furthermore, the bill strengthens requirements for agencies to collaborate with regional coastal observing systems for enhanced data sharing at regional levels.

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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
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.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Feb 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Feb 9, 2026
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
Mar 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.


  • February 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.


  • February 9, 2026
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • March 16, 2026
    Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 16, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

USA119th CongressHR-2294| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 , ensuring continued federal support for critical ocean and coastal observations. It allocates $56,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to maintain and enhance the system's operations. The legislation makes several key updates, including replacing references to the "National Ocean Research Leadership Council" with the " Ocean Policy Committee " to reflect current organizational structures. It expands the system's mandate to explicitly include operational oceanography measurements and integrates "ocean" into weather forecasting provisions. Furthermore, the bill strengthens requirements for agencies to collaborate with regional coastal observing systems for enhanced data sharing at regional levels.

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Timeline
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
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.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Feb 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.
Feb 9, 2026
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)
Mar 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.


  • February 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-489, Part I.


  • February 9, 2026
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • March 16, 2026
    Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2514)


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 16, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2294.


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (25)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

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

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries