Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3866 - Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3866 Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 3:57 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3866

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to designate at least seven entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters. Ocean Innovation Clusters are hubs of operation and entrepreneurship for private, public, and academic stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities to promote and enhance the maritime industry.

In designating entities, Commerce shall prioritize entities with a history of supporting cross-sector growth and development of the Blue Economy.

Additionally, Commerce must designate at least one Ocean Innovation Cluster in (1) each of the regions covered by the five regional offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service, (2) the Great Lakes region, and (3) the Gulf of Mexico region.

Commerce may award competitive grants for the establishment, operation, and administration of Ocean Innovation Clusters.

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Current Status of Bill S 3866

Bill S 3866 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill S 3866 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2022. Bill S 3866's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3866

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3866

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Community life and organization

- Economic development

- Employment and training programs

- Higher education

- Indian social and development programs

- Labor and Employment

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3866

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022

A bill to 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.