Legis Daily

Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act

USA116th CongressHR-3596| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (12)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states. The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses. NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront plans in place to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for people engaged in fishing, aquaculture, boat building, and other water-dependent businesses. In addition, NOAA is authorized to award grants to coastal states for the purpose of developing or revising working waterfront plans. States are allowed to allocate any grant money received to eligible local governments and other entities. Each state that is awarded a grant must contribute at least 25% of matching funds towards the total cost of the project carried out with the grant, subject to certain exceptions. The bill establishes the Working Waterfronts Preservation Loan Fund to provide loans to coastal states for the purpose of implementing working waterfront plans.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 12, 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
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Nov 15, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.
  • June 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 12, 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
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


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


  • November 15, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.


  • November 15, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
AquacultureCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementState and local financeState and local government operationsWater resources funding

Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act

USA116th CongressHR-3596| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of waterfronts in coastal states. The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force that will be designed to identify and address critical working waterfront needs with respect to cultural and economic importance, environmental threats, and market conditions for water-dependent businesses. NOAA must also establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program. Under the program, NOAA may award grants to coastal states with approved working waterfront plans in place to preserve and expand access to coastal waters for people engaged in fishing, aquaculture, boat building, and other water-dependent businesses. In addition, NOAA is authorized to award grants to coastal states for the purpose of developing or revising working waterfront plans. States are allowed to allocate any grant money received to eligible local governments and other entities. Each state that is awarded a grant must contribute at least 25% of matching funds towards the total cost of the project carried out with the grant, subject to certain exceptions. The bill establishes the Working Waterfronts Preservation Loan Fund to provide loans to coastal states for the purpose of implementing working waterfront plans.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 12, 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
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Nov 15, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.
  • June 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 12, 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
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


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


  • November 15, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.


  • November 15, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-295.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (12)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AquacultureCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementState and local financeState and local government operationsWater resources funding