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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 988

NEAR Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 5, 2019)

National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2019 or the NEAR Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to arrange for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study that:

  • examines the existing science of ocean acidification in estuarine environments,
  • examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and acidification's interactions with other environment stressors in estuarine environments,
  • provides recommendations for improving future research with respect to ocean acidification in estuarine environments, and
  • identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions related to ocean acidification in those environments.

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. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8](R-FL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 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, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 5, 2019FloorH38310

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

  4. Jun 5, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4329-4330)

  5. 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 H4329-4330)

  6. Jun 5, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 988.

  7. Jun 5, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4329-4331)

  8. Jun 5, 2019FloorH30300

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

  9. May 23, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.

  10. May 23, 2019DischargeH12300

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. May 23, 2019Committee5500

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 23, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-82, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. May 23, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-82, Part I.

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

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Environment Subcommittee
  17. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment Subcommittee
  18. Feb 22, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  19. Feb 6, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee
  20. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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
  22. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 5, 201953

National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2019 or the NEAR Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to arrange for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study that:

  • examines the existing science of ocean acidification in estuarine environments,
  • examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and acidification's interactions with other environment stressors in estuarine environments,
  • provides recommendations for improving future research with respect to ocean acidification in estuarine environments, and
  • identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions related to ocean acidification in those environments.
Reported to House, Part IMay 23, 20198

National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2019 or the NEAR Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to arrange with the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies for the board to conduct a study that:

  • examines the existing science of ocean acidification in estuarine environments,
  • examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and acidification's interactions with other environment stressors in estuarine environments,
  • provides recommendations for improving future research with respect to ocean acidification in estuarine environments, and
  • identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions related to ocean acidification in those environments.
Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2019

National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act of 2019 or the NEAR Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to arrange with the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies for the board to conduct a study that:

  • examines the existing science of ocean acidification in estuarine environments,
  • examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and acidification's interactions with other environment stressors in estuarine environments,
  • provides recommendations for improving future research with respect to ocean acidification in estuarine environments, and
  • identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions related to ocean acidification in those environments.
NEAR Act of 2019 — Informed