FY24 Appropriations: Key Differences in House and Senate for Natural Resources, Science, and Oceans
Congress wrapped up its last week of DC work with most of its government spending bills ready to head to the floor. What do we know so far?
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- Jun 22
Deciphering FY24 Appropriations, Budget Caps, and Allocations
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its subcommittee funding allocations. Let's take a look at the appropriations process so far.
- Jun 6
NOAA’s IRA Spend Plan: $3.3 billion for Oceans and Coastal Communities
NOAA announced an implementation plan that details how the agency will allocate roughly $3.3 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds.
- May 16
Oceans Caucus Briefing: Implementing a Sea of Legislation at NOAA
The briefing convened four NOAA leaders to discuss ocean-related legislative provisions signed into law over the past year.
- Apr 21
Independent NOAA: What is a NOAA Organic Act and Why is Congress Talking About it?
On Tuesday, April 18, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing to discuss making NOAA an independent agency.
- Mar 21
First-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan Released
At the White House Conservation in Action Summit, the Biden Administration released the first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP).
- Mar 16
ESP Advisors Welcomes New Staff and Policy Fellows
ESP Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members.
- Mar 9
FY24 President’s Budget: Oceans and Environment in Brief
Today, President Biden released his FY24 Budget, a key step in the appropriations process for the 2024 fiscal year.
- Mar 1
Happy 3rd Birthday ESP Advisors
ESP is officially three! Here’s to spending many more wonderful years helping oceans and coastal communities get the attention they deserve.
- Jan 2
Happy New Year From ESP Advisors
Looking back on an incredible 2022 in ocean policy, and forward to a new year and the start of the 118th Congress. There's so much in store!
- Dec 23, 2022
Ocean Bills Riding the Omni Wave
In addition to the $1.7 trillion in annual spending (our summary here), the FY23 omnibus also served as a vehicle for slew of additional...
- Dec 21, 2022
FY23 Omnibus Package: What's in it for Oceans?
On December 20, appropriators unveiled a much-anticipated $1.7 trillion government spending bill.
- Dec 7, 2022
Ocean Package Included in Must-Pass Defense Bill
House and Senate negotiators released updated text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) package. What's in it for oceans?
- Nov 7, 2022
Election Updates for the Ocean and Environment Community
How could this election impact ocean policy? We've rounded up highlights on likely shifts in both Congress and relevant committees.
- Sep 30, 2022
2023 Appropriations Update: Senate Draft Bills and Next Steps
The draft Senate appropriations bills provide helpful insight into what might be in the final spending package for oceans.
- Aug 16, 2022
The New BBB: Ocean Provisions and Next Steps
Last week, Congress passed an almost $740 billion reconciliation package. Here are some highlights from the IRA's ocean-related provisions.
- Jul 27, 2022
CHIPS-Plus, Fish-Minus: An Update on the American Competitiveness Bill
Spoiler: Only a few ocean- and fish-related provisions remain in the final version.
- Jul 20, 2022
FY23 House Appropriations Bills: What's in Them for Oceans?
The House just passed six of its 12 fiscal year 2023 funding bills. Here's everything you need to know.
- Jun 8, 2022
New Bill Aims to Support Veteran Conservation Divers
A new bill aims to provide funding for nonprofit groups that hire, retrain, and redeploy veterans to conduct conservation missions.
- Jun 1, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: ESP Advisors Announces Staff Updates
ESP Advisors is pleased to announce two new team members, three promotions, and upcoming employment opportunities within the firm.
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