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Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-160| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (34)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 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; 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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4160
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-46
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4160
    Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-46
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-46: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021
  • HR 117-9453: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • S 117-5199: Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
AccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityAmerican SamoaAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsNorthern Mariana IslandsPerformance measurementPest managementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPuerto RicoResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTravel and tourismU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-160| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 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; 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4160
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-46
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4160
    Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-46
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (34)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-46: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021
  • HR 117-9453: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • S 117-5199: Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityAmerican SamoaAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsNorthern Mariana IslandsPerformance measurementPest managementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPuerto RicoResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTravel and tourismU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection