OCEANS

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), H7630, H7631, H7632 [11SE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), consideration (H. Res. 548), H7571 [10SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), H7615, H7616, H7617, H7618, H7619, H7621, H7622 [11SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), consideration (H. Res. 548), H7571 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

It’s Time To Act on Climate Change—Responsibly, S1801 [12MR]

Our Coast Isn’t Disappearing or Vanishing; It’s Being Violently Destroyed, S2507 [30AP]

Shark Fin Is Banned in 12 U.S. States—But It’s Still on the Menu, H9079–H9081 [20NO]

Bills and resolutions

Acadia National Park: clarify boundary (see S. 101), S142 [10JA] (see H.R. 459), H462 [10JA]

Aquaculture: prohibit authorization of commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the exclusive economic zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action (see H.R. 2467), H3404 [1MY]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see S. 1523), S2924 [16MY] (see H.R. 309), H282 [8JA]

China: impose sanctions and prohibit visas for those who participate in illegal operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea (see S. 1634), S3104 [23MY] (see H.R. 3508), H5200 [26JN]

Climate: accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and support ocean-centric solutions to climate crisis (see S. Res. 342), S5706 [25SE] (see H. Res. 589), H7989 [25SE]

——— affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 35), H3279 [22AP]

——— continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change (see S. Res. 404), S6334 [31OC]

——— report on effects of climate change on the Coast Guard (see S. 2153), S4907 [17JY] (see H.R. 1322), H2046 [22FE]

Coast Guard: provide acquisition requirements for Polar Security Cutters (see H.R. 1822), H2754 [18MR]

Coastal zones: improve ability of NOAA, Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy oceans and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relative to oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response (see H.R. 2352), H3279 [22AP]

——— support coastal communities’ ability to prepare for and respond to coastal threats by improving infrastructure and supporting research, resiliency, conservation and restoration work (see H.R. 4093), H7479 [30JY]

Conservation of natural resources: establish a national goal on conserving U.S. lands and oceans (see S. Res. 372), S5966 [22OC]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 2429), S5311 [1AU] (see H.R. 4160), H7488 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: carry out Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program to capture carbon dioxide from air and seawater and convert it to clean fuels or other useful products (see S. 1679), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 3227), H4626 [12JN]

——— report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental U.S. (see H.R. 3309), H4770 [18JN]

Dept. of Energy: provide research, development, and deployment of marine energy (see S. 1821), S3363 [12JN] (see H.R. 3203), H4431 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a moratorium on oil and gas leasing on public land on the Central Coast of California (see H.R. 5303), H9255 [4DE]

——— include Florida in Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program and extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (see S. 13), S19 [3JA]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 205), H208 [3JA]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), consideration (see H. Res. 548), H7558 [9SE]

——— permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Florida (see S. 1304), S2613 [2MY]

——— permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 341), H284 [8JA]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Pacific Ocean (see S. 1318), S2614 [2MY] (see H.R. 310), H282 [8JA]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 279), H281 [8JA]

——— place a moratorium on oil and gas leasing-related activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 291), H281 [8JA]

——— prohibit issuance of certain geological and geophysical exploration permits in the Atlantic Ocean (see H.R. 1149), H1517 [11FE]

——— prohibit oil-, gas- and methane hydrate-related seismic activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see S. 828), S1899 [14MR] (see H.R. 1606), H2582 [7MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 337), H284 [8JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (see H.R. 1941), H2914 [28MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), consideration (see H. Res. 548), H7558 [9SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 286), H281 [8JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 1296), S2613 [2MY] (see H.R. 287), H281 [8JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 3585), H5258 [27JN]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 1335), H2100 [25FE]

EPA: establish an oil spill response and prevention grant program, provide for advances from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, and extend and modify application of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund financing rate (see S. 865), S1939 [25MR]

——— study effects of sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate on the environment and public health (see S. 1371), S2743 [8MY] (see H.R. 2588), H3500 [8MY]

FDA: develop standards for a ‘‘Reef Safe’’ label for sunscreen (see S. 1375), S2743 [8MY] (see H.R. 2587), H3500 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to coral reef ecosystems (see S. 1922), S4168 [20JN] (see H.R. 3384), H5005 [20JN]

——— establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to ocean acidification (see H.R. 1921), H2884 [27MR]

Federal Maritime Commission: provide statutory authority for Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 709), H997 [22JA]

Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: reauthorize (see S. 2699), S6155 [24OC]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 414), H358 [9JA]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 1269), S2569 [1MY]

——— establish measures to combat invasive lionfish by adding such fish to list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 417), H358 [9JA]

——— improve conservation of sharks (see S. 1008), S2239 [3AP] (see H.R. 788), H1211 [24JA]

——— improve management of forage fish (see H.R. 2236), H3253 [10AP]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 906), S2043 [27MR] (see H.R. 1979), H2916 [28MR]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 877), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 737), H1171 [23JA]

——— prohibit sale of shark parts (see H.R. 614), H675 [16JA]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 3697), H5725 [11JY]

——— require individuals fishing for Gulf of Mexico reef fish to use certain descending devices (see S. 2960), S6788 [2DE] (see H.R. 5126), H8908 [15NO]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 112), H1462 [7FE]

Florida: remove from John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 (see H.R. 3733), H5774 [12JY]

GAO: report on, and make recommendations to improve, efforts by fishery management agencies to address impact of climate change on fisheries (see H.R. 4679), H8143 [15OC]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 3814), H5999 [17JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see S. 914), S2043 [27MR] (see H.R. 1314), H2042 [19FE]

International Year of the Salmon: observance (see S. Res. 251), S3477 [13JN] (see H. Res. 421), H4313 [4JN]

Interstate commerce: provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade (see H.R. 5499), H12289 [19DE]

Kwock, Danny: tribute (see H. Res. 533), H7481 [30JY]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 2453), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 1568), H2504 [6MR]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 988), H1389 [6FE]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 716), H9057 [19NO]

National Oceanographic Partnership Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 3161), H4349 [6JN]

NOAA: advance research on atmospheric climate intervention modeling and technologies (see H.R. 5519), H12290 [19DE]

——— clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relative to Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under Anti-Deficiency Act (see H.R. 3297), H4700 [14JN]

——— conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments relative to ocean acidification (see S. 778), S1844 [13MR] (see H.R. 1716), H2715 [13MR]

——— designate certain colleges and universities that research sea level rise, coastal flooding, and shoreline erosion as National Centers of Excellence in Coastal Resilience Research and Education (see H.R. 5102), H8878 [14NO]

——— designate Regional Ocean Partnerships (see S. 2166), S4947 [18JY] (see H.R. 5390), H10123 [11DE]

——— develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region (see S. 1069), S2328 [9AP] (see H.R. 2189), H3217 [9AP]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 1237), H2029 [14FE]

——— preserve U.S. fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen (see S. 496), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1240), H2030 [14FE]

——— prohibit use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a national marine sanctuary in which coral is present (see H.R. 1834), H2755 [18MR]

——— provide for ocean acidification collaborative research grant opportunities (see H.R. 2448), H3403 [1MY]

——— provide grants supporting research on conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay (see H.R. 5366), H9387 [9DE]

——— reauthorize and modify the Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program (see S. 2802), S6447 [6NO]

——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 3919), H7241 [23JY]

Patents: include exclusive economic zone as part of U.S. for patent infringement (see H.R. 3954), H7377 [24JY]

Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris (see H.R. 4636), H8110 [11OC]

Taxation: provide for an investment credit relative to production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1957), S4504 [25JN] (see H.R. 3473), H5166 [25JN]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1988), S4566 [26JN] (see H.R. 4887), H8539 [28OC]

——— provide investment tax credit for Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) and resume investment tax credit for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) (see H.R. 5375), H10015 [10DE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see S. 499), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1014), H1390 [6FE]

Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 1406), S2770 [9MY] (see H.R. 2834), H3962 [17MY]

U.N.: support sustainable development goals (see H. Res. 654), H8462 [24OC]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate ratification (see H. Res. 454), H5006 [20JN]

——— urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 284), S5108 [25JY]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: establish (see S. 2429), S5311 [1AU] (see H.R. 4160), H7488 [2AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: consolidate protection of fish and regulation of waterways under Endangered Species Act into a single agency (see H.R. 548), H600 [15JA]

——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 1047), H1459 [7FE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 376), S1131 [7FE] (see H.R. 2287), H3255 [10AP]

——— improve data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts (see S. 933), S2087 [28MR] (see H.R. 3548), H5256 [27JN]

——— provide a definition of navigable waters (see S. 2356), S5247 [31JY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 667), H718 [17JA]

Water pollution: enhance domestic marine debris response (see S. 2364), S5247 [31JY]

——— enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (see S. 1982), S4566 [26JN]

——— enhance global engagements to combat marine debris (see S. 2372), S5248 [31JY]

——— improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris (see S. 2260), S5063 [24JY] (see H.R. 3969), H7462 [25JY]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 427), H4343 [5JN]

Letters

Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act: Dawn S. Hunter, Greater Vineland, NJ, Chamber of Commerce, H2376 [6MR]

——— Michele Gillian, Ocean City, NJ, Chamber of Commerce, H2376 [6MR]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: several organizations, H7613, H7627 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), H7613, H7628 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats (COAST) Research Act: Edward Feser and Irem Tumer, Oregon State University, H4323 [5JN]

——— Ella (Josie) Quintrell, Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Association, H4321 [5JN]

——— Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, H4321 [5JN]

——— John Barth and Caren Brady, Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, H4323 [5JN]

——— Jonathan W. White, Consortium for Ocean Leadership, H4324 [5JN]

——— Margaret A. Pilaro, Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association, H4322 [5JN]

——— Marjorie Mulhall, Earthjustice (organization), H4321 [5JN]

——— Randy Fisher, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, H4325 [5JN]

——— Sarah Cooley, Ocean Conservancy (organization), H4321 [5JN]

——— several fisheries associations, H4325 [5JN]

——— Stefanie Sekich-Quinn and Charlie Plybon, Surfrider Foundation, H4324 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior funding for oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida: several Florida Representatives, H4951 [20JN]

Global effects of climate change: several Senators (1986), S1514 [27FE]

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: several organizations, H7613, H7627 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), H7613, H7628 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act: Jack Montoucet, Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, H9079 [20NO]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), H7636 [11SE]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, H7662 [11SE]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H9119 [20NO]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1921, Ocean Acidification Innovation Act, H4339 [5JN]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, H7662 [11SE]

Intention to object to H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: Senator Cassidy, S5449 [11SE]

Intention to object to H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: Senator Cassidy, S5449 [11SE]

Remarks in House

AID: illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing in foreign waters prevention funding, H4678 [13JN]

Australia: welcome Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S., explore supply chain for rare earth materials, and address violations by China relative to maritime law and intellectual property, H7758 [18SE]

Climate: address climate change, H7768, H7769 [18SE], H7819–H7824 [19SE]

——— effects of climate change, H1999 [14FE], H2803 [26MR], H3140 [9AP], E757 [12JN]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H2819 [26MR], H4304 [4JN]

Coast Guard: anniversary, H7445 [25JY]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: rename as Russian Energy Reliance and U.S. Poverty Act, H7616, H7617 [11SE]

Collins Engineers, Inc.: anniversary, E1156 [17SE]

Corps of Engineers: Surfside-Sunset Beach Nourishment Project funding, H8528 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: establish cable security fleet to provide installation, maintenance, and repair of submarine cables and related equipment, H5630 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: certify that moratorium on certain offshore oil and gas leasing will not adversely effect employment for minorities and women, H7621, H7622, H7632, H7633 [11SE]

——— certify that prohibition of oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans will not increase the national average price of gasoline, H7636, H7637 [11SE]

——— consult with Dept. of Defense to determine if prohibition on certain offshore oil and gas leases pose a national security risk due to potential increase in dependence on foreign oil, H7617, H7618 [11SE]

——— contract with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete ‘‘Review and Update of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Inspection Program’’ study, H7631, H7632 [11SE]

——— exempt Georgia from prohibition on oil and gas leasing off the Atlantic coast, H7611 [11SE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), H7565, H7566, H7586 [10SE], H7605, H7607, H7610, H7611, H7622–H7634 [11SE], H7673, H7676 [12SE], H7822, H7823 [19SE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), consideration (H. Res. 548), H7566–H7571 [10SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (H.R. 279), H7612 [11SE]

——— place a moratorium on oil and gas leasing activities in the Outer Continental Shelf in the Pacific Ocean, H4975, H4976 [20JN]

——— place a moratorium on oil and gas leasing-related activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 291), H372 [10JA]

——— prohibit Bureau of Ocean Energy Management funding to approve seismic airgun blasting in Atlantic Ocean, H4973, H4974 [20JN]

——— prohibit funding for oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida, H4951, H4952 [20JN]

——— prohibit funding for oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in Outer Continental Shelf of the Atlantic Ocean, H4953, H4954 [20JN], H5174 [26JN]

——— prohibit issuance of certain geological and geophysical exploration permits in the Atlantic Ocean (H.R. 1149), H2375 [6MR]

——— prohibit oil-, gas- and methane hydrate-related seismic activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida, H7619–H7621 [11SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), H7586 [10SE], H7605, H7606–H7622, H7634–H7638 [11SE], H7673, H7676 [12SE], H7822, H7823 [19SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), consideration (H. Res. 548), H7566–H7571 [10SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), motion to recommit, H7636, H7637 [11SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England, H7610 [11SE]

——— proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and notice of intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement plan funding, H4968, H4969 [20JN]

——— reinstate production safety systems rule and well control rule, H7630, H7631 [11SE]

——— require Dept. of Commerce economic impact study of potential damage relative to offshore drilling, including impact on tourism, fishing, boating, transportation and other coastal-related businesses, H7622 [11SE]

——— require GAO study on costs and impacts of offshore drilling on coastal communities and their economies, H7618 [11SE]

——— require public disclosure of inspections of existing offshore oil and gas operations and payments made to Ocean Energy Safety Fund, H7619 [11SE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to ocean acidification (H.R. 1921), H4327–H4329 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 788), H9082 [20NO]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 737), H9076–H9083 [20NO], E1485, E1494 [21NO]

Indialantic, FL: anniversary of Sebastian Inlet District, E1586 [12DE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize, H9973, H9975 [10DE]

Interstate commerce: provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade (H.R. 5499), E1628 [19DE]

Jackson, Jeremy: election to National Academy of Sciences, H5080 [25JN]

James Island, SC: tribute to James Island Ocean ActKIDvists for lobbying local government to ban plastic bags, straws, and foam containers, H1288 [30JA]

Kodiak, AK: tribute to Coast Guard Base Kodiak, E182 [14FE]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (H.R. 1568), H4933 [20JN]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (H.R. 988), H4329–H4331 [5JN]

NOAA: anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Annual Snapshot Day, E529 [2MY]

——— conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments relative to ocean acidification (H.R. 1716), H4325–H4327 [5JN]

——— data collection for use in stock assessments of red snapper and other reef fish species in South Atlantic funding through reductions in National Telecommunications and Information Administration funding, H4878 [19JN]

——— develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region, H9957, H9974 [10DE]

——— emphasize that collaborations and partnerships between institutions of higher education and Federal agencies help ensure digital data focused on coastal management issues are communicated effectively, H9996 [10DE]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (H.R. 1237), H4318–H4325 [5JN]

——— North Atlantic right whale conservation programs funding, H4896 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding for final rule to revise Coastal Zone Management Act Federal consistency provisions, H4894 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding for North Atlantic right whale risk reduction decision support tool, H4932, H4933 [20JN]

——— prohibit funding to approve seismic airgun blasting in Atlantic Ocean, H4895 [19JN]

——— provide grants supporting research on conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, H9993 [10DE]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: allow Pacific Outer Continental Shelf planning area to be included in a future five-year leasing plan, H7615, H7616 [11SE]

Tybee Island, GA: groundbreaking of Tybee Island Marine Science Center, H2294 [28FE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: recognize role of oceans in the global climate system and international actions being taken to include oceans in Paris Agreement nationally determined contributions, H3390, H3391 [1MY]

Water: repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’, H7769 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

Bernhardt, David: suitability to be Sec. of the Interior relative to connections to the oil industry and views on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and offshore drilling, S2412 [11AP]

Climate: continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change (S. Res. 404), S6881 [5DE]

——— effects of climate change, S130–S132 [10JA], S734–S736 [29JA], S880, S907 [6FE], S1468–S1471 [26FE], S1514–S1522, S1546–S1551 [27FE], S1557, S1559–S1564, S1576–S1578 [28FE], S1610 [4MR], S1653 [5MR], S1943–S1946 [25MR], S2020–S2022 [27MR], S2362–S2365 [10AP], S2982–S2984 [20MY], S4896–S4901 [17JY], S5043–S5048 [24JY], S6290–S6293 [30OC]

——— impact of climate change on fishing industry, S4499–S4501 [25JN]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S1943–S1946 [25MR]

——— impact of climate change on oceans, S6542 [13NO]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S734–S736 [29JA], S2363 [10AP]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S5045 [24JY], S5075 [25JY], S5382–S5384 [10SE], S6996 [11DE]

Dept. of Energy: provide research, development, and deployment of marine energy (S. 1821), S3367 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), S5648 [24SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Pacific Ocean (S. 1318), S2619 [2MY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), S5648 [24SE]

——— reform administration of the Outer Continental Shelf through more equitable revenue sharing for States from energy production leases, S2506 [30AP]

Ecology and environment: benefits of recycling to the environment, S6597–S6600 [14NO]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 906), S2049 [27MR]

NOAA: North Atlantic right whale conservation programs funding, S6209 [29OC]

Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris, S5916 [21OC], S6663 [19NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: clarification on use of digital maps by John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, S1193 [12FE]

Water: repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’, S6974 [11DE]

Water pollution: enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (S. 1982), S4547 [26JN]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Report on Effects of Climate Change: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1322) (H. Rept. 116–85), H4170 [24MY]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1941) (H. Rept. 116–157), H5910 [16JY]

Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats (COAST) Research Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 116–86), H4174 [28MY]

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1716) (H. Rept. 116–81), H4160 [23MY]

Consideration of H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 548) (H. Rept. 116–200), H7558 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 548) (H. Rept. 116–200), H7558 [9SE]

Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 914) (S. Rept. 116–168), S6888 [5DE]

Digital Coast Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2189) (H. Rept. 116–315), H9178 [26NO]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 906) (S. Rept. 116–166), S6888 [5DE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1314) (H. Rept. 116–231), H8110 [11OC]

Marine Energy Research and Development Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1821) (S. Rept. 116–141), S6091 [23OC]

National Estuaries and Acidification Research (NEAR) Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 988) (H. Rept. 116–82), H4160 [23MY]

Offshore Wind for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1014) (H. Rept. 116–230), H8110 [11OC]

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 205) (H. Rept. 116–156), H5910 [16JY]

Regional Ocean Partnership Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 116–185), S7207 [19DE]

Save Our Seas 2.0—Enhanced Global Engagement To Combat Marine Debris Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2372), S5747 [26SE]

Save Our Seas 2.0—Improving Domestic Infrastructure To Prevent Marine Debris Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2260), S5705 [25SE]

Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (SAVE Right Whales) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1568) (H. Rept. 116–244), H8257 [18OC]

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 116–173), S7026 [12DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 737) (H. Rept. 116–273), H8737 [8NO]

Young Fishermen’s Development Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 496) (S. Rept. 116–83), S7207 [19DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Joseph D. Kelly, Atlantic City, NJ, Chamber of Commerce, H2375 [6MR]

Statements

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H7612, H7627 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act: Executive Office of the President, H7612, H7627 [11SE], H7677 [12SE]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, H7662 [11SE]

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, H7662 [11SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 548, consideration of H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, H.R. 1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, and H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, H7566 [10SE]

H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, H7630 [11SE]

H.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H9077 [20NO]

H.R. 988, National Estuaries and Acidification Research (NEAR) Act, H4329 [5JN]

H.R. 1237, Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats (COAST) Research Act, H4318–H4320 [5JN]

H.R. 1716, Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act, H4325 [5JN]

H.R. 1921, Ocean Acidification Innovation Act, H4327 [5JN]

H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, H7615 [11SE]

S. Res. 251, International Year of the Salmon, S3483 [13JN]

S. Res. 284, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5111 [25JY]

S. Res. 342, accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and support ocean-centric solutions to climate crisis, S5711 [25SE]

S. Res. 372, establish a national goal on conserving U.S. lands and oceans, S5976 [22OC]

S. Res. 404, continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change, S6345 [31OC]