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Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act

4/7/2025, 2:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 1886

Bill 114 s 1886, also known as the Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a coordinated and comprehensive program for monitoring and researching the oceans.

The bill aims to improve the understanding of the oceans and their ecosystems by promoting collaboration between federal agencies, state governments, and other stakeholders. It also seeks to enhance the collection and sharing of data related to ocean health, climate change, and marine biodiversity.

Additionally, the Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act includes provisions for the development of new technologies and methodologies for studying the oceans, as well as for the training of a new generation of ocean scientists and researchers. Overall, this bill is designed to support and strengthen efforts to protect and preserve the oceans for future generations. It emphasizes the importance of scientific research and data collection in informing policy decisions related to ocean conservation and management.

Current Status of Bill S 1886

Bill S 1886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2015. Bill S 1886 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2015.  Bill S 1886's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. as of September 28, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1886

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1886

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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