S-171 : Still Just a Bill


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2017

This bill revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002. The bill sets forth new requirements under that Act concerning obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, and other workforce issues.

Additionally, the bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may waive bond requirements for certain contracts regarding vessels that conduct surveying.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-11-07CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.Senate
2017-11-07CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-181.Senate
2017-01-24CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2017-01-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-01-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
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  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Higher education
  • Hydrology and hydrography
  • Interest, dividends, interest rates
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • National symbols
  • Physical fitness and lifestyle
  • Student aid and college costs
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  • Department of Commerce

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