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H.R. 10329 · HOUSE1d
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1656 · HOUSE2d
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6731) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
S. 5703 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program for the provision of support services to borrowers using housing loan benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5708 · SENATE2d
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Victoria, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5712 · SENATE2d
A bill to require reporting by the Department of Defense on the use of open-air burn pits, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5704 · SENATE2d
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of behavioral health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5697 · SENATE2d
A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5699 · SENATE2d
A bill to provide greater support for grandfamilies and older caregiver relatives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5705 · SENATE2d
A bill authorizing grants to support long-term resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5707 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish that employers may offer employees a choice among tax-favored employer contributions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5701 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 954 · SENATE2d
A resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of women veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5702 · SENATE2d
A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5696 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumptions of toxic exposure, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5698 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the integrity of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · S. 4822 · Passed Origin

Saving the OOI Act of 2026

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from using federal funds to decommission or descope Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) instruments until a thorough review of OOI is completed. OOI measures and observes ocean conditions using a series of in-water instruments that gather physical, chemical, geological, and biological data. On May 21, 2026, NSF announced that it would remove all in-water infrastructure from four of the five active OOI arrays. Under the bill, NSF must conduct a thorough review of OOI with engagement from the scientific and coastal communities before decommissioning or descoping specified OOI instruments. This includes OOI instruments anchored off of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and North Carolina, as well as instruments anchored in the Irminger Sea. NSF is required to maintain full and consistent OOI operations, including monitoring in states where instruments have already been decommissioned, until the review is complete.

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SubjectsArctic OceanAtlantic OceanEarth sciencesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchNational Science FoundationPacific OceanResearch administration and funding

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · [R-AK] · M001153
    Rep-AK current · 5 terms · @LisaMurkowski · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Lisa Murkowski
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2023-01-03
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2029-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (14)

  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Department of Homeland Security (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Education and the American Family (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • National Parks (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Primary Health and Retirement Security (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (senate) · senate · rank 7
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (senate) · senate · rank 10 · site
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 510 L St., Suite 600, Anchorage, AK, 99501 · 907-271-3735 · fax 877-857-0322 · 61.2171561,-149.9043364
  • 800 Glacier Ave., Suite 101, Juneau, AK, 99801 · 907-586-7277 · fax 907-586-7201 · 58.30033239999999,-134.4205554
  • 1900 First Ave., Suite 225, Ketchikan, AK, 99901 · 907-225-6880 · fax 907-225-0390 · 55.3492023,-131.6673863
  • 44539 Sterling Hwy., Suite 203, Soldotna, AK, 99669 · 907-262-4220 · fax 907-283-4363 · 60.4804766,-151.0725394
  • 851 E. Westpoint Dr., Suite 307, Wasilla, AK, 99654 · 907-376-7665 · fax 907-376-8526 · 61.5826697,-149.4286826
  • 101 12th Avenue, Suite 172, Fairbanks Federal Building, Fairbanks, AK, 99701 · 907-456-0233 · fax 877-857-0322 · 64.8379085,-147.7070967

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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MURKOWSKI, LISA
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2024-11-01
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2024-11-01
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2022

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2022
total_receipts
$11,296,272.58
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$10,729,705.22
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$657,686.46
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$0.00
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2017-01-01
coverage_end_date
2022-12-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (11)

  • Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · [R-AK] · S001198 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Rep-AK current · 2 terms · @SenDanSullivan · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · [D-WA] · C000127 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @SenatorCantwell · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · [D-OR] · W000779 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-OR current · 14 terms · @RonWyden · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · [D-WA] · M001111 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @PattyMurray · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · [D-RI] · W000802 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-RI current · 4 terms · @SenWhitehouse · 1 district office
  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · [D-RI] · R000122 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-RI current · 8 terms · @SenJackReed · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-WI current · 10 terms · @SenatorBaldwin · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-MD current · 9 terms · @ChrisVanHollen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · [D-MA] · M000133 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-MA current · 23 terms · @SenMarkey · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · [D-MA] · W000817 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-17 · original
    Dem-MA current · 3 terms · @SenWarren · 2 district offices

Committees (0)

none

Actions — from XML (6)

  • 2026-06-18 10:12:37FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2026-06-18 10:02:09FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2026-06-18Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-06-17Floorvia Senate
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2885-2886; text: CR S2885-2886)
  • 2026-06-17Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-06-17IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-06-19T11:03:25Z
    Saving the OOI Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-06-18T15:32:26Z
    Saving the OOI Act of 2026
  • Official Title as Introduced2026-06-18T15:22:10Z
    A bill to prohibit the National Science Foundation from using Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

55 · 2026-06-17 · Passed Senate

Saving the OOI Act of 2026

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from using federal funds to decommission or descope Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) instruments until a thorough review of OOI is completed.

OOI measures and observes ocean conditions using a series of in-water instruments that gather physical, chemical, geological, and biological data. On May 21, 2026, NSF announced that it would remove all in-water infrastructure from four of the five active OOI arrays.

Under the bill, NSF must conduct a thorough review of OOI with engagement from the scientific and coastal communities before decommissioning or descoping specified OOI instruments. This includes OOI instruments anchored off of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and North Carolina, as well as instruments anchored in the Irminger Sea. NSF is required to maintain full and consistent OOI operations, including monitoring in states where instruments have already been decommissioned, until the review is complete.

Related bills

  • HR 9647 (119) To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-07-13 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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