The Capitol LedgerEvery move in Congress, on the record
HomeBillsRecordsLedger AI

The Capitol Ledger

Built from the Congressional Record and Congress.gov. Every summary links to its source.

AboutFAQFeedbackTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Follow us onlineInstagram

Summaries are AI-generated from primary sources. Verify anything important against the original record.

The Capitol Ledger

Built from the Congressional Record and Congress.gov. Every summary links to its source.

The projectAboutFAQFeedback
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Follow us onlineInstagram

Summaries are AI-generated from primary sources. Verify anything important against the original record.

All bills
S. 2581·119th Congress·Introduced Jul 31, 2025

A bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program.

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
View bill text
Sponsor
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Committees
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (primary)
Last action
Jul 31, 2025

Bottom line

This bill extends the legislative authority for the National Sea Grant College Program to receive federal funding for an additional six fiscal years, through 2031.

What it actually does

This bill amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the program. Specifically, it changes the general authorization period for appropriations from fiscal year 2025 to cover each of fiscal years 2025 through 2031. It also updates the authorization period for specific program activities from fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to fiscal years 2025 through 2031.

Section 1

Reauthorization of National Sea Grant College Program

prominently featuredstraightforward

This section updates the National Sea Grant College Program Act to extend the period for which Congress authorizes funding. It changes the general authorization for appropriations from "fiscal year 2025" to "each of fiscal years 2025 through 2031." Additionally, it extends the authorization for specific program activities, which previously covered fiscal years 2021 through 2025, to now cover fiscal years 2025 through 2031. This ensures the program has continued legislative authority to receive appropriations for several more years, enabling its ongoing work in marine research, education, and extension services.

About this analysis. AI-Generated from the official bill text and available committee reports. Gaps in available data are noted explicitly. Verify important details with the official Congress.gov record.

On this page

  • Executive summary
  • Key provisions
Ask Ledger AI about this