H.R. 676 · 118th Congress

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023

Introduced on Jan 31, 2023 by Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1). 21 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Latest action (May 10, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
Cosponsors
21
3 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Earth sciences
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Marine pollution
  • Water quality

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Chellie PingreeD-ME-1Sponsor

Democrats · 18

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    May 9, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 351–58

History

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  1. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 31, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  4. Mar 29, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Mar 29, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
  6. May 5, 2023Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-48.
  7. May 5, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-48.
  8. May 5, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
  9. May 9, 2023 · HouseMr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. May 9, 2023 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2144-2147)
  11. May 9, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 676.
  12. May 9, 2023 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  13. May 9, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2151-2152)
  14. May 9, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 58 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H2144-2145)House · Roll call 203
  15. May 9, 2023 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 58 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H2144-2145)House · Roll call 203
  16. May 9, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. May 10, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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