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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2019Environmental Protection
H.R. 1237

COAST Research Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 5, 2019)

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 or the COAST Research Act of 2019

This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.

What just happenedJun 10, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1](D-OR)Sponsor
48 cosponsors41 D7 R
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  1. Jun 10, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jun 5, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 5, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4318-4320)

  4. Jun 5, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4318-4320)

  5. Jun 5, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1237.

  6. Jun 5, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4318-4325)

  7. Jun 5, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 28, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

  9. May 28, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-86.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  10. May 28, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-86.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. May 1, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. May 1, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Environment Subcommittee
  14. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment Subcommittee
  15. Feb 14, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee
  16. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  17. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 5, 201953

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 or the COAST Research Act of 2019

This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.

Reported to HouseMay 28, 20197

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 or the COAST Research Act of 2019

This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.

Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2019

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 or the COAST Research Act of 2019

This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.

COAST Research Act of 2019 — Informed