Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
The Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard is responsible for legislation and oversight of matters that impact our oceans and coasts including: coastal zone management; marine fisheries and marine mammals; oceans, weather and atmospheric activities; marine and ocean navigation; ocean policy and NOAA. The Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing the Coast Guard, which includes the safe and secure operations of vessels entering the United States or transiting through our Exclusive Economic Zone and the enforcement of maritime laws to support maritime commerce and protect marine living resources.
Subcommittee Members
Republicans | Democrats |
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Dan Sullivan - Chair Roger Wicker Deb Fischer Jim Inhofe Mike Lee Ron Johnson Cory Gardner Todd Young |
Tammy Baldwin - Ranking Member Maria Cantwell Richard Blumenthal Brian Schatz Edward J. Markey Gary Peters
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Hearings
September 2018
Date | Title |
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9/18/18 | Fish Fights: An Examination of Conflicts Over Ocean Resources |
August 2018
Date | Title |
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8/28/18 | Harmful Algal Blooms: The Impact on Our Nation’s Waters |
Press Releases
September 2018
Date | Title |
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9/11/18 | Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining Fishery Related Crimes |
August 2018
Date | Title |
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8/22/18 | Subcommittee to Examine the Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms |