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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3596

Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 15, 2019)

Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act

This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states.

The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses.

NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront plans in place to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for people engaged in fishing, aquaculture, boat building, and other water-dependent businesses.

In addition, NOAA is authorized to award grants to coastal states for the purpose of developing or revising working waterfront plans.

States are allowed to allocate any grant money received to eligible local governments and other entities. Each state that is awarded a grant must contribute at least 25% of matching funds towards the total cost of the project carried out with the grant, subject to certain exceptions.

The bill establishes the Working Waterfronts Preservation Loan Fund to provide loans to coastal states for the purpose of implementing working waterfront plans.

What just happenedNov 15, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1](D-ME)Sponsor
12 cosponsors10 D2 R
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  1. Nov 15, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.

  2. Nov 15, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 15, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.

    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. Jul 12, 2019Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 15, 20197

Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act

This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states.

The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses.

NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront plans in place to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for people engaged in fishing, aquaculture, boat building, and other water-dependent businesses.

In addition, NOAA is authorized to award grants to coastal states for the purpose of developing or revising working waterfront plans.

States are allowed to allocate any grant money received to eligible local governments and other entities. Each state that is awarded a grant must contribute at least 25% of matching funds towards the total cost of the project carried out with the grant, subject to certain exceptions.

The bill establishes the Working Waterfronts Preservation Loan Fund to provide loans to coastal states for the purpose of implementing working waterfront plans.

Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2019

Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act

This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states.

The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses.

NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront plans in place to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for people engaged in fishing, aquaculture, boat building, and other water-dependent businesses.

In addition, NOAA is authorized to award grants to coastal states for the purpose of developing or revising working waterfront plans.

States are allowed to allocate any grant money received to eligible local governments and other entities. Each state that is awarded a grant must contribute at least 25% of matching funds towards the total cost of the project carried out with the grant, subject to certain exceptions.

The bill establishes the Working Waterfronts Preservation Loan Fund to provide loans to coastal states for the purpose of implementing working waterfront plans.

Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act — Informed