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National Ocean Exploration Act

Introduced: December 16, 2020 Introduced by: Wicker, Roger F. Republican · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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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.
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Dec 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 16, 2020
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National Ocean Exploration Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Ocean Policy Committee and the National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council, and otherwise revises provisions related to ocean and coastal resources at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

What's happening now December 16, 2020

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

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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Dec 16, 2020
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Dec 16, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 5024: National Ocean Exploration Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5024/
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"S. 5024: National Ocean Exploration Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5024/.
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S. 5024, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5024/.
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