National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-2405
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Agricultural research
Aquaculture
Aquatic ecology
Congressional committees
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Education programs funding
Executive agency funding and structure
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Great Lakes
Higher education
Lakes and rivers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Seafood
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
 
Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
 
The bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.
 
The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.

action_date: 2019-12-05
text: 

National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
 
Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
 
The bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.
 
The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in House