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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 23, 2020)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement,
  • sexual harassment and assault prevention, and
  • other workforce issues.

What just happenedDec 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-259.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Dec 23, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-259.

  2. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-259.

  3. Dec 23, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 11, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 11, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 4, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 4, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233). (text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)

  9. Dec 4, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233).(text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)

  10. Dec 4, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840)

  11. Dec 3, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Dec 3, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2981.

  13. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6111-6124)

  14. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Nov 17, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Nov 17, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Nov 17, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Nov 16, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)

  19. Nov 16, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)

  20. Nov 16, 2020Floor

    The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6712)

  21. Nov 16, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6698-6712)

  22. Sep 30, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.

  23. Sep 30, 2020Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Sep 30, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Dec 11, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 23, 202049

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement,
  • sexual harassment and assault prevention, and
  • other workforce issues.
Passed HouseDec 4, 202053

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement,
  • sexual harassment and assault prevention, and
  • other workforce issues.
Passed SenateNov 16, 202055

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement,
  • sexual harassment and assault prevention, and
  • other workforce issues.
Reported to SenateSep 30, 202025

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement, and
  • other workforce issues.
Introduced in SenateDec 4, 2019

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement, and
  • other workforce issues.
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