National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019

HB 2405 National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019

US Congress 116th Congress

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
HB-2405


About HB-2405

Reauthorizes through FY2025 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 FY2025 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.

  

Bill Texts

Introduced 12/06/2019

Introduced 05/02/2019

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History

Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.

12/05/2019

Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.

12/05/2019

Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife Discharged.

09/18/2019

Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held.

09/18/2019

Ordered To Be Reported (amended) By The Yeas And Nays: 23 - 12.

09/18/2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

05/08/2019

Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife.

05/01/2019

Introduced In House

04/30/2019

Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources.

04/30/2019

Introduced In House

04/30/2019

Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources.

04/30/2019