Coastal Ocean Research for Management Act of 2026

Seth Magaziner

Democrat · RI · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-10-22

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10888 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10888 To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out a National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science program, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2026 Mr. Magaziner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out a National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coastal Ocean Research for Management Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL CENTERS FOR COASTAL OCEAN SCIENCE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes ecosystems and habitats are critical to the economy, security, and quality of life of the United States. (2) Scientific research and monitoring of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes ecosystems and habitats are essential to understanding, managing, and conserving these vital resources. (3) Multiple offices and labs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contribute science, monitoring, and forecasting to prepare for and respond to coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes threats, including coastal erosion, habitat degradation, overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms. (4) The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science were established to coordinate coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes monitoring and research across program areas and authorities to deliver actionable scientific information and tools to coastal communities and resource managers. (b) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator shall carry out a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (to be known as the ``National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science'') to improve the understanding, management, and stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats for the-- (A) responsible management of fisheries and wildlife; (B) defense of public health; (C) advancement of coastal economies; and (D) protection of coastal communities. (2) Duties.--In carrying out the NCCOS program, the Administrator shall-- (A) carry out studies with respect to and monitoring of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats, including-- (i) long-term ecological studies and monitoring to assess the status and trends of such habitats; (ii) by supporting the study of oceanic and coastal issues, including-- (I) seafood production; (II) recreation and tourism; (III) ocean exploration; and (IV) coastal resilience; and (iii) by maintaining and operating coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes observation systems necessary for data collection and analysis; (B) provide to entities that implement coastal management policies, including Federal, State, Tribal, and local stakeholders, upon the request of such an entity, technical assistance and scientific information to support such implementation; (C) provide for and manage grants and cooperative agreements, including-- (i) by carrying out a competitive grant program to fund external studies of and monitoring activities related to coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes habitats; and (ii) by entering into cooperative agreements with academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other partners to leverage expertise and resources with respect to the study and monitoring of such habitats; and (D) coordinate and align activities with respect to coastal ocean science across the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including-- (i) such activities carried out under-- (I) the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.); (II) the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1951 et seq.); and (III) the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies…

of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (33 U.S.C. 1321 note); (ii) the study of and education activities related to oceans and the atmosphere, including coastal regions, carried out under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-567); (iii) the study of oceans, coasts, Great Lakes, and the atmosphere carried out under section 4001 of the America COMPETES Act (33 U.S.C. 893); and (iv) coastal zone management activities carried out under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, acting through the Assistant Administrator for the National Ocean Service. (2) NCCOS program.--The term ``NCCOS program'' means the program carried out under subsection (b)(1). <all>

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