S. 910 · 116th Congress
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019
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- Senate Introduced Mar 27, 2019
- Senate Passed Sep 30, 2020
- House Passed Nov 16, 2020
- Senate Changes resolved Dec 2, 2020
- President To the President Dec 8, 2020
- President Signed Dec 18, 2020
- Law Dec 18, 2020
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Dec 18, 2020
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The 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.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.
The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020
Latest action (Dec 18, 2020): Became Public Law No: 116-221.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 27, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Mar 27, 2019
- Senate Passed Sep 30, 2020
- House Passed Nov 16, 2020
- Senate Changes resolved Dec 2, 2020
- President To the President Dec 8, 2020
- President Signed Dec 18, 2020
- Law Dec 18, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.