S. 2981 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
S. 2981 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Dec 4, 2019, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 4, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-259
What it does
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 This bill revises provisions related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 4, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 4, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2020
- Became lawDec 23, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-259. (Dec 23, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 4, 2020 · Passed265–124
Every roll call vote on this bill
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