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Living Shorelines Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3115| House 
| Updated: 11/26/2019
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (43)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Living Shorelines Act of 2019 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations to (1) implement climate-resilient living shoreline projects; and (2) encourage innovation in the use of natural materials to protect coastal communities, habitats, and natural system functions. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize projects in areas (1) where a federal disaster has been declared in the past 10 years, or (2) that have a history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation in the past 10 years.

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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jul 25, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 25, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 25, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Nov 26, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
Nov 26, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.
Dec 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1730
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-327.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • July 25, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 25, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 25, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • November 26, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.


  • November 26, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.


  • December 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1730
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-327.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8632: Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020
  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-5056: OCEAN Act of 2020
  • S 116-1730: Living Shorelines Act of 2020
Air qualityAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNatural disastersPerformance measurementSeashores and lakeshoresWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Living Shorelines Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3115| House 
| Updated: 11/26/2019
Living Shorelines Act of 2019 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award grants to state or local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations to (1) implement climate-resilient living shoreline projects; and (2) encourage innovation in the use of natural materials to protect coastal communities, habitats, and natural system functions. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize projects in areas (1) where a federal disaster has been declared in the past 10 years, or (2) that have a history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation in the past 10 years.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jul 25, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 25, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 25, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Nov 26, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
Nov 26, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.
Dec 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1730
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-327.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • July 25, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 25, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 25, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • November 26, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.


  • November 26, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-316.


  • December 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1730
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-327.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (43)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8632: Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020
  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-5056: OCEAN Act of 2020
  • S 116-1730: Living Shorelines Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNatural disastersPerformance measurementSeashores and lakeshoresWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection