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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 16, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3952

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 27, 2022)

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill revises requirements concerning the qualifications and responsibilities of the Chief Scientist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum qualification requirements for the position of the Chief Scientist. It also outlines new responsibilities of the Chief Scientist. For example, the Chief Scientist must follow NOAA's scientific integrity policies and ensure NOAA's employees and contractors adhere to the policies as well. In addition, the Chief Scientist must (1) provide policy and program direction for the science and technology priorities of NOAA, and (2) manage the Office of the Chief Scientist.

What just happenedJul 28, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11](D-NJ)Sponsor
13 cosponsors12 D1 R
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  1. Jul 28, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 27, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

  3. Jul 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095)

  4. Jul 27, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.

  5. Jul 26, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Jul 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.

  7. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)

  8. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30300

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

  9. Jun 16, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.

  10. Jun 16, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 16, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 16, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Jun 16, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  16. Jul 16, 2021Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  17. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  18. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  19. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 27, 202253

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill revises requirements concerning the qualifications and responsibilities of the Chief Scientist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum qualification requirements for the position of the Chief Scientist. It also outlines new responsibilities of the Chief Scientist. For example, the Chief Scientist must follow NOAA's scientific integrity policies and ensure NOAA's employees and contractors adhere to the policies as well. In addition, the Chief Scientist must (1) provide policy and program direction for the science and technology priorities of NOAA, and (2) manage the Office of the Chief Scientist.

Reported to House, Part IJun 16, 20228

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill revises requirements concerning the qualifications and responsibilities of the Chief Scientist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum qualification requirements for the position of the Chief Scientist. It also outlines new responsibilities of the Chief Scientist. For example, the Chief Scientist must follow NOAA's scientific integrity policies and ensure NOAA's employees and contractors adhere to the policies as well. In addition, the Chief Scientist must (1) provide policy and program direction for the science and technology priorities of NOAA, and (2) manage the Office of the Chief Scientist.

Introduced in HouseJun 16, 2021

NOAA Chief Scientist Act

This bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The President, in appointing the Chief Scientist, shall give due consideration to any recommendations for appointments which may be submitted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the NOAA Science Advisory Board, or by other widely recognized and reputable scientific or educational organizations.

The Chief Scientist shall advise NOAA on cross-cutting science and technology policy and strategy.

Additionally, the Chief Scientist, among other responsibilities, shall

  • provide policy and program direction for science and technology priorities at NOAA;
  • facilitate integration and coordination of research efforts across NOAA line offices, with other federal agencies, and with the external scientific community;
  • promote, communicate, and advocate for NOAA's science portfolio and strategy to the broad external and international community and Congress;
  • represent NOAA in promoting and maintaining good public and community relations; and
  • provide the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information concerning the climate, weather, oceans, fisheries, and coasts.
NOAA Chief Scientist Act — Informed