A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources.
Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 grants for (1) university research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding.
The bill authorizes grants for (1) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan, and (2) university research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5741-5744)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 910.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5741-5743)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5741-5743)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 910 by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 116-221
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Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 910 by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-221.
Became Public Law No: 116-221.