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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 26, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 46

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 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 FY2026 and revises various activities under the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
  • requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish standards for identifying individual coral reefs and ecologically significant units of coral reefs;
  • directs NOAA to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
  • directs NOAA to designate two reef research coordination institutes to advance and sustain essential capabilities in coral reef research;
  • 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;
  • authorizes the Department of the 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 17, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

  2. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Dec 15, 2021Committee

    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
  5. Jan 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jan 26, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 202125

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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

Among other things, the bill

  • reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises various activities under the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
  • requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish standards for identifying individual coral reefs and ecologically significant units of coral reefs;
  • directs NOAA to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
  • directs NOAA to designate two reef research coordination institutes to advance and sustain essential capabilities in coral reef research;
  • 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;
  • authorizes the Department of the 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 SenateJan 26, 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