NOAA Chief Scientist Act
This bill sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The President, in appointing the Chief Scientist, shall give due consideration to any recommendations for appointments which may be submitted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the NOAA Science Advisory Board, or by other widely recognized and reputable scientific or educational organizations.
The Chief Scientist shall advise NOAA on cross-cutting science and technology policy and strategy.
Additionally, the Chief Scientist, among other responsibilities, shall
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-28 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2022-07-27 | Floor | Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7095) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-27 | Floor | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3952 are considered vacated. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-26 | Floor | At 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 |
| 2022-07-26 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3952. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-26 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7095-7097) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-26 | Floor | Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2022-06-16 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284. | House floor actions |
| 2022-06-16 | Discharge | Committee on Natural Resources discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2022-06-16 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-373, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-05 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2022-04-05 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-07-16 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-16 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 |
| 2021-06-16 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 |
| 2021-06-16 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |