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Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4160| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2019
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (22)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 This bill 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; and authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Dec 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2429
Held at the desk.
  • August 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • December 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2429
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2429: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020
Air qualityAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4160| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2019
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 This bill 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; and authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Dec 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2429
Held at the desk.
  • August 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • December 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2429
    Held at the desk.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (22)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2429: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection