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Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act

USA116th CongressHR-4044| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
Tom Malinowski

Tom Malinowski

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (26)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.

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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sep 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Sep 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Nov 13, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-288.
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3171
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2020
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H780-785)
Feb 5, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.
Feb 5, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833)
Feb 5, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 62 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H780)
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Feb 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 31, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7993)
Dec 31, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7993)
Dec 31, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-337.
  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • September 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • September 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 13, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.


  • November 13, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-288.


  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3171
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2020
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H780-785)


  • February 5, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.


  • February 5, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833)


  • February 5, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 62 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H780)
    View Vote


  • February 5, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 31, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7993)


  • December 31, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7993)


  • December 31, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 1, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • January 13, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • January 13, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 116-337.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-3171: Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
Air qualityAlabamaAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloridaLakes and riversLand use and conservationMaineMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNew HampshireNew JerseyOregonPuerto RicoSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTexasU.S. territories and protectoratesWashington StateWater quality

Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act

USA116th CongressHR-4044| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
6 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sep 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Sep 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Nov 13, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-288.
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3171
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2020
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H780-785)
Feb 5, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.
Feb 5, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833)
Feb 5, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 62 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H780)
View Vote
Feb 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 31, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7993)
Dec 31, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7993)
Dec 31, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-337.
  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • September 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • September 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 13, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.


  • November 13, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-288.


  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3171
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2020
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H780-785)


  • February 5, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.


  • February 5, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833)


  • February 5, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 62 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H780)
    View Vote


  • February 5, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 31, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7993)


  • December 31, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7993)


  • December 31, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 1, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • January 13, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • January 13, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 116-337.
Tom Malinowski

Tom Malinowski

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (26)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-3171: Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlabamaAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloridaLakes and riversLand use and conservationMaineMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNew HampshireNew JerseyOregonPuerto RicoSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTexasU.S. territories and protectoratesWashington StateWater quality