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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 5, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3115

Living Shorelines Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 26, 2019)

Living Shorelines Act of 2019

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations to (1) implement climate-resilient living shoreline projects; and (2) encourage innovation in the use of natural materials to protect coastal communities, habitats, and natural system functions.

In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize projects in areas (1) where a federal disaster has been declared in the past 10 years, or (2) that have a history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation in the past 10 years.

What just happenedNov 26, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6](D-NJ)Sponsor
43 cosponsors37 D6 R
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  1. Nov 26, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

  2. Nov 26, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 26, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 25, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Jun 18, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jun 5, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 26, 20197

Living Shorelines Act of 2019

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations to (1) implement climate-resilient living shoreline projects; and (2) encourage innovation in the use of natural materials to protect coastal communities, habitats, and natural system functions.

In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize projects in areas (1) where a federal disaster has been declared in the past 10 years, or (2) that have a history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation in the past 10 years.

Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2019

Living Shorelines Act of 2019

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations to (1) implement climate-resilient living shoreline projects; and (2) encourage innovation in the use of natural materials to protect coastal communities, habitats, and natural system functions.

Living Shorelines Act of 2019 — Informed