Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 21, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5306
REEF Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 21, 2021)
Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act or the REEF Act
This bill requires the Department of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of vessels that are viable candidates for artificial reefing (intentionally sinking a vessel to promote marine life). Specifically, the Navy must provide such notice not later than 90 days before the viable candidate's retirement from the Naval Vessel Register.
What just happenedSep 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
22 cosponsors6 D16 R
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- Introduced in HouseSep 21, 2021
- Sep 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
- Sep 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House