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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 160

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 14, 2022)

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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;
  • 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 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9](D-FL)Sponsor
34 cosponsors16 D18 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

  2. Dec 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. May 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Feb 18, 2021Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 14, 20227

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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;
  • 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 HouseJan 4, 2021

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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;
  • 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.
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 — Informed