S. 3282 · 114th Congress
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2016
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- Senate Introduced Jul 14, 2016
- Senate Passed Jul 14, 2016
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 14, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2016
(Sec.3) This bill amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to reauthorize through FY2021 the National Sea Grant College Program.
The bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. Those fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
(Sec.4)NOAA must establish priorities for the use of donations given for the National Sea Grant Program.
(Sec.8)An agency may appoint a recipient of a Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to a federal position within two years after such recipient successfully completes a fellowship.
(Sec.9)The bill authorizes through FY2021 grants for university research on: (1) the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. The bill also authorizes through FY2021 grants for: (1) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding; and (2) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2016
Latest action (Jul 19, 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 14, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Jul 14, 2016
- Senate Passed Jul 14, 2016
No recorded floor vote found.