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National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

Introduced: March 27, 2019 Introduced by: Wicker, Roger F. Republican · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-221.
Dec 18, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 8, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 3, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 2, 2020
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 910 by Voice Vote.
Dec 2, 2020
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 910 by Voice Vote.
Dec 2, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188)
Nov 17, 2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Nov 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5741-5743)
Nov 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5741-5743)
Nov 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 910.
Nov 16, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5741-5744)
Nov 16, 2020
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Held at the desk.
Oct 1, 2020
Received in the House.
Oct 1, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5990-5991)
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5999-6000)
Feb 13, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
Feb 13, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-216.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.

Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.

The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.

The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.

What's happening now December 18, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-221.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2