Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard

Feature Image 8The Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard is responsible for legislation and oversight of matters that impact our oceans, coasts, and climate, 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


Democrats Republicans

• Mark Begich - Chairman

• Daniel K. Inouye

• John F. Kerry

• Bill Nelson

• Maria Cantwell

• Frank R. Lautenberg

• Amy Klobuchar

• Mark Warner

• Olympia J. Snowe - Ranking Member

Roger F. Wicker

• Johnny Isakson

• John Boozman

• Marco Rubio

• Kelly Ayotte

• Dean Heller

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