NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act
This bill establishes a new research program within NOAA to improve global ocean monitoring and observing systems. It directs the agency to develop sustained data collection capabilities, including the One-Argo system, while supporting research on ocean health, climate, and extreme weather forecasting. The legislation also mandates the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to optimize data use, requires annual reviews of program activities, and allows for competitive grants to academic and private institutions for ocean research projects.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Mar 12, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Gabe Amo
DDemocratic
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Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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Scott Franklin
RRepublican
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