S. 2981: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
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S. 2981: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
116th Congress · introduced 2019-12-04 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Became Public Law No: 116-259.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2019-12-04 · official record
- Who proposed it: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · what a sponsor is
- What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 233 (2020): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, S2981 (2020-12-04), Passed. See all
- Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 116-259. (final step reached)
- If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.
Official title
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
Plain summary
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. 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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Official text
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020
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Officials and money
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · 2 cosponsors
Cosponsors on this site
Brian Schatz (D-HI), Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] reported raising $11.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.
Recorded votes
- House roll call 233 (2020): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, S2981 (2020-12-04): Passed
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Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-116s2981.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/116/s>
Record fed-us-cong116-s2981 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116