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H.R. 2294 (119th)Congressional Activities
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To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

Public Lands and Natural Resources|Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodies
Sponsor
Mike EzellR
Cosponsors
Support
Lean Democratic
Introduced
Mar 24, 2025
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Committee
Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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CRS Reports

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R47623Jul 29, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions: Mapping of U.S. Ocean and Coastal Waters ↗

Ocean and coastal mapping involves activities that collect data and information about the underwater terrain (i.e., seafloor or lakebed). These data and information may be used to support marine-based economies, safe navigation, and national security. As of January 2025, the most recent examination, the National Ocean…

AuthorsLinda R. Rowan, Laura B. Comay, Caitlin Keating-Bitonti
Oceans & Fisheries
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Committee meetings

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ScheduledHearing•May 20, 2025, 2:30 PM
Legislative hearing on: H.R. 1885 (Rep. Murphy), “Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025.” H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. H.R. 2860 (Rep. Larsen), “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025.” H.R. 3179 (Rep. Babin), To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge”.
1334, Longworth House Office Building, 1334, Longworth House Office Building
ScheduledMarkup•Jul 23, 2025, 2:00 PM
FC Markup on: • H.R. 178 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. • H.R. 179 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2025” • H.R. 345 (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025” • H.R. 528 (Rep. Pettersen), “Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. • H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” • H.R. 1276 (Rep. Comer), To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. • H.R. 2290 (Rep. Dingell), “World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act” • H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. • H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025” • H.R. 4285 (Rep. Maloy), "Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act" or the "STARS Act."
1324HR, Longworth House Office Building, 1324HR, Longworth House Office Building

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H. Rept. 119-489Feb 9, 2026Natural Resources Committee

TO REAUTHORIZE THE INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009

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