S. 171

Introduced

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017

Introduced 1/17/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.

11/7/2017 • Senate

Summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017

This bill revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002. The bill sets forth new requirements under that Act concerning obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, and other workforce issues.

Additionally, the bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may waive bond requirements for certain contracts regarding vessels that conduct surveying.

Introduced in Senate • 1/17/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

Atmospheric science and weatherDepartment of CommerceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHigher educationHydrology and hydrographyInterest, dividends, interest ratesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMilitary personnel and dependentsNational symbolsPhysical fitness and lifestyleStudent aid and college costs

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S. 171, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on January 24, 2017

Published: March 6, 2017