What does SHORT TITLE. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12303 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. It replaces instances of 'Council' with 'Committee' in several paragraphs. Paragraph (6) is modified to include 'conduct operational oceanography measurements and' after 'systems in order to'. Paragraphs (8) and (9) are redesignated as paragraphs (9) and (10) respectively. A new definition for 'State' is added, referencing section 3501 of title 40, United States Code. Paragraph (10), as redesignated, is also modified to replace 'Council' with 'Committee'.

What does INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. It modifies subsection (b)(1) to include 'regional, national' and adds 'and ocean' after 'weather' in several instances. Subsection (c) is revised, changing 'Council' to 'Committee' throughout and adding a new clause (vi) regarding collaboration between regional associations and federally funded projects. Paragraph (3)(C) of subsection (c) is amended to include 'as operational entities' after 'associations', adds ', cyber infrastructure,' after 'data management', and expands clause (xiii) to include 'harmful algal bloom forecasting, and resource and coastal management'. Subsection (d)(1) is updated by adding a period at the end. The term 'the Council' is replaced with 'the Committee' throughout the section.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12307 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. It redesignates paragraphs (8) and (9) of subsection (b) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively. It inserts a new paragraph (8) requiring a post-storm evaluation for major storms in the United States. The new paragraph (8) requires assessment of the impact of System observations on storm forecast accuracy. It replaces instances of 'the Council' with 'the Committee'.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12311 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. It authorizes $56,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Secretary is required to allocate at least 7.5 percent of appropriated funds to each regional coastal observing system existing on January 1, 2025. This allocation requirement does not apply to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. Section 12305(b) is amended to replace 'the Council' with 'the Committee'. Section 12308 is amended to replace 'the Council' with 'the Committee' each place it appears. Section 12310 is amended to replace 'the Council' with 'the Committee' each place it appears.

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Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill intends to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the reauthorization.

Q: What does PURPOSES. of Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12302 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. Paragraph (1) of Section 12302 is modified to replace 'Council' with 'Committee'. Paragraph (1) is further modified to expand the scope of observations to include 'ocean, and meteorological observations'. Paragraph (1) is also modified to expand the scope of information to include 'coastal, and meteorological information'. Paragraph (4)(A) of Section 12302 is amended to include 'data management systems and cyber infrastructure' after 'data gaps'.

Last updated: 10/21/2025 · Introduced: 6/18/2025

Author: Roger Wicker (R-MS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and expands the scope of observations and information to include meteorological data.
It establishes a 'Committee' to replace the 'Council' previously responsible for overseeing the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System, and mandates collaboration between regional associations and federally funded projects.
The bill authorizes $56 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the system, requiring at least 7.5% of funds to be allocated to existing regional coastal observing systems.

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