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Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3866| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2022
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to designate at least seven entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters. Ocean Innovation Clusters are hubs of operation and entrepreneurship for private, public, and academic stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities to promote and enhance the maritime industry. In designating entities, Commerce shall prioritize entities with a history of supporting cross-sector growth and development of the Blue Economy. Additionally, Commerce must designate at least one Ocean Innovation Cluster in (1) each of the regions covered by the five regional offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service, (2) the Great Lakes region, and (3) the Gulf of Mexico region. Commerce may award competitive grants for the establishment, operation, and administration of Ocean Innovation Clusters.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7970
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7970
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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  • HR 117-7970: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022
Alternative and renewable resourcesCommunity life and organizationEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHigher educationIndian social and development programsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSmall businessState and local government operations

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3866| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2022
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to designate at least seven entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters. Ocean Innovation Clusters are hubs of operation and entrepreneurship for private, public, and academic stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities to promote and enhance the maritime industry. In designating entities, Commerce shall prioritize entities with a history of supporting cross-sector growth and development of the Blue Economy. Additionally, Commerce must designate at least one Ocean Innovation Cluster in (1) each of the regions covered by the five regional offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service, (2) the Great Lakes region, and (3) the Gulf of Mexico region. Commerce may award competitive grants for the establishment, operation, and administration of Ocean Innovation Clusters.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7970
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7970
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7970: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCommunity life and organizationEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHigher educationIndian social and development programsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSmall businessState and local government operations