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Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act

USA117th CongressHR-3160| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (15)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (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 Indian tribes, 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3596
Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act
May 12, 2021
Introduced in House
May 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 22, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3596
    Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act


  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 22, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4690: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
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

USA117th CongressHR-3160| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
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 Indian tribes, 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3596
Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act
May 12, 2021
Introduced in House
May 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 22, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3596
    Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act


  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 22, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (15)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4690: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
  • 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