S-1069 : Became Public Law


Digital Coast Act

This bill provides statutory authority for and revises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program. (The program currently exists under NOAA to provide data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources.)

NOAA must focus on filling data needs and gaps for critical coastal management issues and support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management.

NOAA may enter into financial agreements and collect fees to carry out the program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-18PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-223.Library of Congress
2020-12-18PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-12-08FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-12-02ResolvingDifferencesSenate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1069 by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-12-02FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188)Senate
2020-11-17FloorMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.Senate
2020-11-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5739-5740)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1069.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5739-5741)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorMr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-09-30FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6000)Senate
2020-06-18CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 481.Senate
2020-06-18CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-234.Senate
2019-11-13CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2019-04-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-04-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Earth sciences
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Geography and mapping
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • State and local government operations
  • U.S. territories and protectorates
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Commerce

Related Bills

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