Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Bill 118 hr 3873, also known as the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic development and innovation in coastal regions and communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.

The bill includes provisions for funding research and development projects related to ocean technology, renewable energy, and sustainable fisheries. It also aims to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in these coastal areas by providing grants and loans for start-up ventures.

Additionally, the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023 seeks to improve infrastructure in coastal communities, such as ports and harbors, to facilitate trade and commerce. It also includes measures to protect and preserve the marine environment, including funding for conservation efforts and pollution prevention programs. Overall, this bill is designed to stimulate economic growth and job creation in coastal regions while promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3873

Introduced on
2023-06-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Bill 118 hr 3873, also known as the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic development and innovation in coastal regions and communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.

The bill includes provisions for funding research and development projects related to ocean technology, renewable energy, and sustainable fisheries. It also aims to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in these coastal areas by providing grants and loans for start-up ventures.

Additionally, the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2023 seeks to improve infrastructure in coastal communities, such as ports and harbors, to facilitate trade and commerce. It also includes measures to protect and preserve the marine environment, including funding for conservation efforts and pollution prevention programs. Overall, this bill is designed to stimulate economic growth and job creation in coastal regions while promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Alternative and renewable resources
Community life and organization
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Product development and innovation
Public-private cooperation
Research and development
Seashores and lakeshores
Small business
State and local government operations

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Latest Action6/7/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.