US HB5344 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 19 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Coastal Habitat Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to carry out within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a Coastal Program to: (1) identify the most important natural resource problems and solutions in priority coastal ecosystems in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal governments, nongovernmental institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals or corporate entities; (2) provide technical and financial support through partnerships with such governments, institutions, organizations, and private individuals for voluntary habitat assessment, protection, planning, restoration, and enhancement projects on public or private land; (3) assist in the development and implementation of monitoring protocols and adaptive management procedures so as to ensure the success of coastal ecosystem conservation and restoration measures; and (4) collaborate with partners and the public regarding methods and models for the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of coastal ecosystems. Requires the Secretary to employ youth volunteers and organizations that provide service opportunities for youths to carry out nonhazardous habitat restoration and enhancement activities.
Title
Coastal Habitat Conservation Act
Sponsors
Rep. Frank Kratovil [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-05-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. | |
2010-05-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
SB3382 (Same As) 2010-05-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Watersheds
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Youth employment and child labor
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Watersheds
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Youth employment and child labor
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5344/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5344/BILLS-111hr5344ih.pdf |