To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

House Bill

H.R. 2294

119th Congress

To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ezell

R - MS

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill renews funding and authorization for America's coastal and ocean monitoring system, which tracks everything from hurricane paths to harmful algal blooms. The system provides critical data that helps predict dangerous weather, protect marine resources, and support coastal economies from fishing to tourism. Without reauthorization, this nationwide network of sensors, satellites, and data systems could face funding gaps.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.

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To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

This bill renews funding and authorization for America's coastal and ocean monitoring system, which tracks everything from hurricane paths to harmful algal blooms. The system provides critical data that helps predict dangerous weather, protect marine resources

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This bill renews funding and authorization for America's coastal and ocean monitoring system, which tracks everything from hurricane paths to harmful algal blooms. The system provides critical data that helps predict dangerous weather, protect marine resources, and support coastal economies from fishing to tourism. Without reauthorization, this nationwide network of sensors, satellites, and data systems could face funding gaps.

Bill Number: 2294
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.
Bill Number: 2294
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: This bill renews funding and authorization for America's coastal and ocean monitoring system, which tracks everything from hurricane paths to harmful algal blooms. The system provides critical data that helps predict dangerous weather, protect marine resources, and support coastal economies from fis

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill renews funding and authorization for America's coastal and ocean monitoring system, which tracks everything from hurricane paths to harmful algal blooms. The system provides critical data that helps predict dangerous weather, protect marine resources, and support coastal economies from fishing to tourism. Without reauthorization, this nationwide network of sensors, satellites, and data systems could face funding gaps.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Continues operation of a nationwide system that monitors ocean conditions, weather patterns, and coastal water quality in real-time
Provides data essential for hurricane forecasting, tsunami warnings, and other emergency responses that protect coastal communities
Supports commercial fishing, shipping, and recreational boating industries by providing navigation safety information and marine resource data
Helps detect and track harmful algal blooms, oil spills, and other environmental threats to beaches and coastal waters
Maintains coordination between federal agencies, universities, and regional partners who collect and share ocean observation data

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects the 40% of Americans living in coastal counties, as well as anyone who relies on accurate weather forecasts. Coastal businesses, emergency responders, fishermen, and beachgoers all depend on this system's data for safety and economic decisions. The reauthorization ensures continued investment in technology that makes coastal living safer and supports billions of dollars in ocean-related economic activity.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2294, 119th Congress (2026). "To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-2294