S-2981 : Became Public Law

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

This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning

  • commissioned grades and operational strength numbers,
  • obligated service requirements,
  • training and physical fitness,
  • education loan assistance,
  • recruitment,
  • hiring and promotions,
  • separation and retirement, and
  • other workforce issues.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-23PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-259.Library of Congress
2020-12-23PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-12-11FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-12-04FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-12-04VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233). (text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)House floor actions
2020-12-04FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840)House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorAt 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
2020-12-03FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2981.House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6111-6124)House floor actions
2020-12-03FloorMr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2020-11-17FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-11-17FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-11-17FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-11-16FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)Senate
2020-11-16FloorThe committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6712)Senate
2020-11-16FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6698-6712)Senate
2020-09-30CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.Senate
2020-09-30CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.Senate
2019-12-11CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2019-12-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-12-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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