US Congress Senate Bill 46

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 26 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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

Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2021-01-26	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

HB160 (Same As) 2021-02-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/46/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s46/BILLS-117s46is.pdf