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H.R. 1921 116th Congress House

Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019

Official title: To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to ocean acidification.

Introduced: March 27, 2019 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, research
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Food industry and servicesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSeafood
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 5, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 22 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4327)
Jun 5, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4331-4331)
Jun 5, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 5, 2019
DEBATE - The House continued debate on H.R. 1921.
Jun 5, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1921.
Jun 5, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4327-4329)
Jun 5, 2019
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 9, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 9, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Mar 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 5, 2019 House · vote #241 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 395–22 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 10, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019

This bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.

 Related & companion bills 1
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 1
Crist, Charlie
· Apr 9, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 1, 2019
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 27, 2019
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Mar 27, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1921: Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1921/
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"H.R. 1921: Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1921/.
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H.R. 1921, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1921/.
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