Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 1, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 21, 2020)

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems.

Among other things, the bill

reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
requires NOAA to establish standards for the formation of partnerships among government and community members for the stewardship of coral reefs;
provides statutory authority for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems;
requires the Department of the Interior to provide grants upon the declaration of a coral reef emergency to implement emergency plans;
authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs; and
establishes a National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program.

What just happenedDec 24, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor

3 cosponsors2 D1 R

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Dec 24, 2020FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
Dec 24, 2020FloorH14000
Received in the House.
Dec 21, 2020Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7941-7948)
Dec 21, 2020Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 21, 2020Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)
Dec 21, 2020Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Dec 21, 2020Committee14500
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Nov 13, 2019Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Aug 1, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Aug 1, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 21, 202055

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems.

Among other things, the bill

reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
requires NOAA to establish standards for the formation of partnerships among government and community members for the stewardship of coral reefs;
provides statutory authority for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems;
requires the Department of the Interior to provide grants upon the declaration of a coral reef emergency to implement emergency plans;
authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs; and
establishes a National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program.

Introduced in SenateAug 1, 2019

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems.

Among other things, the bill

reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
requires NOAA to establish standards for the formation of partnerships among government and community members for the stewardship of coral reefs;
provides statutory authority for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems;
requires the Department of the Interior to provide grants upon the declaration of a coral reef emergency to implement emergency plans; and
authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.