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S. 2511Became Law

CENOTE Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 21, 2018)

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 or the CENOTE Act of 2018

(Sec.3)This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to direct the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)to coordinate the assessment and acquisition of unmanned maritime systems.

NOAA must coordinate with the Department of the Navy to leverage expertise in the development and operational transition of unmanned maritime systems. It may also coordinate with other federal agencies, the academic sector, and the private sector to maximize research opportunities and to support commercialization of unmanned maritime systems.

(Sec.4)The OAR and OMAO must regularly assess publicly and commercially available unmanned maritime systems for potential use to support the missions of NOAA.

(Sec.5)NOAA must coordinate and centralize its acquisition of unmanned maritime systems to meet the prioritized list of data requirements identified by the OAR and OMAO.

(Sec.6)NOAA must submit to Congress a report on the usage of unmanned maritime systems for its mission.

What just happenedDec 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-394.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 21, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-394.

  2. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-394.

  3. Dec 21, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 20, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 18, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 17, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2511 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7727)

  9. Dec 17, 2018NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2511 by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7727)

  10. Dec 11, 2018Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Dec 10, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 10, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9790-9791)

  13. Dec 10, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9790-9791)

  14. Dec 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2511.

  15. Dec 10, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9790-9792)

  16. Dec 10, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Sep 5, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Aug 28, 2018IntroReferralH11100

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

    Armed Services Committee
  19. Aug 28, 2018IntroReferralH11100

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

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  20. Aug 28, 2018IntroReferralH11100

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Aug 28, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  22. Aug 27, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  23. Aug 23, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5937-5938; text: CR S5937-5938)

  24. Aug 23, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5937-5938; text: CR S5937-5938)

  25. Jul 9, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.

  26. Jul 9, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-291.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Jul 9, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-291.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  28. Apr 25, 2018Committee

    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
  29. Mar 7, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  30. Mar 7, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 21, 201849

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 or the CENOTE Act of 2018

(Sec.3)This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to direct the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)to coordinate the assessment and acquisition of unmanned maritime systems.

NOAA must coordinate with the Department of the Navy to leverage expertise in the development and operational transition of unmanned maritime systems. It may also coordinate with other federal agencies, the academic sector, and the private sector to maximize research opportunities and to support commercialization of unmanned maritime systems.

(Sec.4)The OAR and OMAO must regularly assess publicly and commercially available unmanned maritime systems for potential use to support the missions of NOAA.

(Sec.5)NOAA must coordinate and centralize its acquisition of unmanned maritime systems to meet the prioritized list of data requirements identified by the OAR and OMAO.

(Sec.6)NOAA must submit to Congress a report on the usage of unmanned maritime systems for its mission.

Passed House amendedDec 10, 201836

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 or the CENOTE Act of 2018

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish a joint program office within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to coordinate the acquisition and assessment of unmanned maritime systems.

NOAA must coordinate with the Department of the Navy to leverage expertise in the development and operational transition of unmanned maritime systems. It may also coordinate with other federal agencies, the academic sector, and the private sector to maximize research opportunities and to support commercialization of unmanned maritime systems.

Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2018

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 or the CENOTE Act of 2018

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish a joint program office within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to coordinate the acquisition and assessment of unmanned maritime systems.

NOAA must coordinate with the Department of the Navy to leverage expertise in the development and operational transition of unmanned maritime systems. It may also coordinate with other federal agencies, the academic sector, and the private sector to maximize research opportunities and to support commercialization of unmanned maritime systems.

NOAA must make publicly available all data it collects using unmanned maritime systems.

CENOTE Act of 2018 — Informed