Public Law 116-271 · S. 914 · Became law

Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020

Official title: “To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with respect to post-storm assessments, and to require the establishment of a National Water Center, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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