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S. 1069Became Law

Digital Coast Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 18, 2020)

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Additionally, NOAA may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.

What just happenedDec 18, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-223.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Dec 18, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-223.

  2. Dec 18, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-223.

  3. Dec 18, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 18, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 8, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 8, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 3, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 2, 2020ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1069 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 2, 2020NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1069 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 2, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188)

  11. Nov 17, 2020Floor

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

  12. Nov 16, 2020FloorH38310

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

  13. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5739-5740)

  14. Nov 16, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5739-5740)

  15. Nov 16, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1069.

  16. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5739-5741)

  17. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30300

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

  18. Oct 1, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  19. Oct 1, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. Oct 1, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Sep 30, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6000)

  22. Sep 30, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  23. Jun 18, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 481.

  24. Jun 18, 2020Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-234.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Jun 18, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-234.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Nov 13, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Apr 9, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  28. Apr 9, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 18, 202049

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Additionally, NOAA may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.

Senate agreed to House amendmentDec 2, 202074

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Additionally, NOAA may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.

Passed HouseNov 16, 202053

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Additionally, NOAA may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.

Passed SenateSep 30, 202055

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Additionally, NOAA may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and Great Lakes economy data for each coastal state.

Reported to SenateJun 18, 202025

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Introduced in SenateApr 9, 2019

Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Digital Coast Act — Informed