NOAA Chief Scientist Act

Bill: 117-hr-3952
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Department of Commerce
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
General science and technology matters
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2022-06-16
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.
action_date: 2022-06-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Introduced in House