US Congress House Bill 365 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-2)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act - Directs the President to establish a a program to develop a coordinated and comprehensive federal ocean and coastal mapping program for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the U.S. continental shelf that enhances ecosystem approaches in decision-making for conservation and management of marine resources and habitats, establishes research and mapping priorities, supports the siting of research and other platforms, and advances ocean and coastal science. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to convene or use an existing interagency committee on ocean and coastal mapping to implement such program and to coordinate federal ocean and coastal mapping and surveying activities with other federal efforts (including the Digital Coast, Geospatial One-Stop, and the Federal Geographic Data Committee), international mapping activities, coastal states, user groups, and nongovernmental entities. Authorizes the Administrator to convene an ocean and coastal mapping advisory panel consisting of representatives from nongovernmental entities to provide input regarding activities of the committee. Directs the Administrator to develop a plan for an integrated ocean and coastal mapping initiative within NOAA that: (1) identifies all ocean and coastal mapping programs within NOAA, establishing priorities; (2) encourages the development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies and applications; and (3) documents available and developing technologies, best practices in data processing and distribution, and leveraging opportunities with other federal agencies, coastal states, and nongovernmental entities. Authorizes the Administrator to establish joint ocean and coastal mapping centers of excellence (including a joint hydrographic center) in institutions of higher education to conduct specified activities, including: (1) research and development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment, and data products; and (2) mapping of the U.S. outer continental shelf. Requires the Administrator to continue developing a strategy for expanding contracting with nongovernmental entities.

Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act

Rep. Neil Abercrombie [D-HI]	Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU]	Rep. Henry Brown [R-SC]	Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA]
Rep. Donna Christensen [D-VI]	Rep. Charles Djou [R-HI]	Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS]	Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA]
Rep. Jay Inslee [D-WA]	Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]	Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME]	Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]	Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH]	Rep. Vic Snyder [D-AR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-02-04		Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
2009-01-09		Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
2009-01-09		Referred to House Science and Technology
2009-01-09		Referred to House Natural Resources
2009-01-09		Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2009-01-09		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E62)

SB174 (Related) 2009-01-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/365/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr365/BILLS-111hr365ih.pdf