HR-2406 : Still Just a Bill

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

This bill addresses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

The bill sets forth new requirements for the corps, including requirements concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, retirement and separation, and other workforce issues.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-18CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.House committee actions
2019-09-18CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-18CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.House committee actions
2019-05-08CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-05-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2019-05-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Employee hiring
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Higher education
  • Interest, dividends, interest rates
  • Mental health
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Minority education
  • National symbols
  • Physical fitness and lifestyle
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Department of Commerce

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