H.R. 1237
Referred to CommitteeCOAST Research Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
6/10/2019 • Senate
Summary
Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 or the COAST Research Act of 2019
This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.
Passed House • 6/5/2019
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 14, 2019
Committee Review
April 9, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Floor Debate
June 5, 2019
Passed Chamber
June 5, 2019
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