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H.R. 2406 116th Congress House

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 to make certain changes to the National Oceanic and Atmosph… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 to make certain changes to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's commissioned officer corps, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 30, 2019 Introduced by: Ed Case Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
May 8, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Apr 30, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3323)
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 18, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

This bill addresses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

The bill sets forth new requirements for the corps, including requirements concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, retirement and separation, and other workforce issues.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2981 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
  • S 3930 Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 3 Republican 2
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Sep 16, 2019
 D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Sep 16, 2019
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 13, 2019
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Sep 10, 2019
Abraham, Ralph
· Jul 10, 2019
Luria, Elaine
· Jul 9, 2019
Palazzo, Steven
· Jul 9, 2019
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Apr 30, 2019
YOUNG, DON
· Apr 30, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2406/
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"H.R. 2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2406/.
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H.R. 2406, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2406/.
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