National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 17, 2017)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017
This bill revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002.The bill sets forth new requirements under that Act concerning obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, and other workforce issues.
Additionally, the bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may waive bond requirements for certain contracts regarding vessels that conduct surveying.
What just happenedNov 7, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateNov 7, 2017
- Introduced in SenateJan 17, 2017
- Nov 7, 2017Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
- Nov 7, 2017Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-181.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Nov 7, 2017Committee14000
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-181.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 24, 2017Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 17, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 17, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate