H.R. 160 — Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

Summary

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.

Related Legislation

S. 5199Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

2022-12-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7035-7036)

H.R. 9453Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

2022-12-07Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

S. 46Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

2021-12-17Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

Legislative Actions

2021-01-04

Introduced in House

2021-01-04

Introduced in House

2021-01-04

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2021-02-18

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

2021-05-04

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

2021-10-13

Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

2021-10-13

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2021-10-13

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2022-12-14

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.

2022-12-14

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626.

2022-12-14

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021

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