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H.R. 1921

Referred to Committee

Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019

Introduced 3/27/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

6/10/2019 • Senate

Summary

Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019

This bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.

Passed House • 6/5/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFood industry and servicesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSeafood

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

Democrat • WA-6

Sponsored 3/27/2019

Cosponsors (8)

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 27, 2019

Committee Review

April 9, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Floor Debate

June 5, 2019

Passed Chamber

June 5, 2019

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate6/10/2019
Engrossed in House6/5/2019
Introduced in House3/27/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors8