HR 2342 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2008-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007 - Directs the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System to: (1) measure, track, explain, and predict events related to climate change, natural climate variability, and interactions between the oceanic and atmospheric environments, including the Great Lakes; (2) promote basic and applied research; and (3) institutionalize coordinated public outreach, education, and training. Sets forth the responsibilities and authorities of the National Ocean Research Leadership Council, the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations, and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Provides for the certification or establishment of Regional Information Coordination Entities to coordinate state, federal, local, and private interests at a regional level. Authorizes member departments and agencies of the Council, subject to appropriations, to participate in interagency financing and share funds appropriated to any member agency to carry out this Act.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2342, National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2008

Mar 28, 2008

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 12, 2008</p>

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H.R. 2342, National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2008

Mar 28, 2008

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 12, 2008

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans