US SB2981 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Passed on December 23 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-12-23 - Became Public Law No: 116-259.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth new requirements for the corps concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service requirements, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, separation and retirement, sexual harassment and assault prevention, and other workforce issues.

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Title

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020

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Roll Calls

2020-12-04 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (Y: 265 N: 124 NV: 0 Abs: 41) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-23SenateBecame Public Law No: 116-259.
2020-12-23SenateSigned by President.
2020-12-11SenatePresented to President.
2020-12-04HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-04HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 124 (Roll no. 233). (text: 12/03/2020 CR H6111-6119)
2020-12-04HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840)
2020-12-03HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2020-12-03HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2981.
2020-12-03HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6111-6124)
2020-12-03HouseMr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2020-11-17HouseHeld at the desk.
2020-11-17SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-11-17HouseReceived in the House.
2020-11-16SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6974-6981)
2020-11-16SenateS.Amdt.2683 Amendment SA 2683 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2020-11-16SenateS.Amdt.2683 Amendment SA 2683 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Sullivan. (consideration: CR S6712; text: CR S6974-6981) In the nature of a substitute.
2020-11-16SenateThe committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6712)
2020-11-16SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6698-6712)
2020-09-30SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
2020-09-30SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-273.
2019-12-11SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2019-12-04SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB2406 (Related) 2019-09-18 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
SB2910 (Related) 2019-11-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SB3930 (Related) 2020-06-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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