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Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-46| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 FY2026 and revises various activities under the Coral Reef Conservation Program; requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish standards for identifying individual coral reefs and ecologically significant units of coral reefs; directs NOAA to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration; directs NOAA to designate two reef research coordination institutes to advance and sustain essential capabilities in coral reef research; 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; authorizes the Department of the 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

S 116-2429
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020
Jan 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Dec 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-160
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2429
    Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020


  • January 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.


  • December 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-160
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9453: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • S 117-5199: Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • HR 117-160: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021
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 CongressS-46| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises various activities under the Coral Reef Conservation Program; requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish standards for identifying individual coral reefs and ecologically significant units of coral reefs; directs NOAA to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration; directs NOAA to designate two reef research coordination institutes to advance and sustain essential capabilities in coral reef research; 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; authorizes the Department of the 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

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2429
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020
Jan 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Dec 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-160
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2429
    Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020


  • January 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.


  • December 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-160
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9453: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • S 117-5199: Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022
  • HR 117-160: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021
  • 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