US HB2294

Reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 with $56,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030

Replaces references to the "National Ocean Research Leadership Council" with the "Ocean Policy Committee" throughout the Act

Expands the system's purpose to include conducting operational oceanography measurements alongside existing functions

Adds "ocean" to "weather" references throughout certain sections, broadening the scope of observation activities

Requires the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects to collaborate with regional coastal observing systems for data sharing