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Maria Cantwell: “The Chairman mentioned the Integrated Ocean Observation…”

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Published October 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:37

And given how much the administration has cut science funding across the board, I'm glad to see a bipartisan effort to focus on STEM and promoting these tools. The Chairman mentioned the Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization act by myself and Senator Wicker, Senator Sullivan, Blunt, Rochester and Baldwin. And I want to thank Senator Wicker again for working on this in the original bill and for the five year reauthorization. (09:37–09:47)

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Asserts that the Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act is supported by multiple senators.

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