HR-1921 : Still Just a Bill


Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009. The bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-10IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-06-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-06-05VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 22 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4327)House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4331-4331)House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorDEBATE - The House continued debate on H.R. 1921.House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1921.House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4327-4329)House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorMs. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-04-09CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-04-09CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-03-27CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.House committee actions
2019-03-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.House floor actions
2019-03-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Air quality
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Food industry and services
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine pollution
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Research administration and funding
  • Seafood
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