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NOAA Chief Scientist Act

Introduced: June 16, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

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Became law

Jul 28, 2022

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

Jul 27, 2022

Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

Jul 27, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

Jul 27, 2022

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.

Jul 26, 2022

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.

Jul 26, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.

Jul 26, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jun 16, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.

Jun 16, 2022

Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

Jun 16, 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.

Apr 5, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 5, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Jun 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Jun 16, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill revises requirements concerning the qualifications and responsibilities of the Chief Scientist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum qualification requirements for the position of the Chief Scientist. It also outlines new responsibilities of the Chief Scientist. For example, the Chief Scientist must follow NOAA's scientific integrity policies and ensure NOAA's employees and contractors adhere to the policies as well. In addition, the Chief Scientist must (1) provide policy and program direction for the science and technology priorities of NOAA, and (2) manage the Office of the Chief Scientist.

What's happening now July 28, 2022

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

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