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Introduced
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
In Committee
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants for collaborative research projects on ocean acidification developed and conducted through partnerships between the seafood industry and the academic community. NOAA must prioritize projects that (1) address ecosystems and communities vulnerable to the impacts of ocean acidification, (2) demonstrate support from local stakeholders, or (3) utilize seafood industry assets as research and monitoring platforms. NOAA may provide grants to a partnership in which a marine-dependent industry is substituted for the seafood industry.
AI Summary
This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants for collaborative research projects on ocean acidification developed and conducted through partnerships between the seafood industry and the academic community. NOAA must prioritize projects that address vulnerable ecosystems and communities, demonstrate local support, or utilize seafood industry assets as research and monitoring platforms. The bill also allows NOAA to provide grants to partnerships involving other marine-dependent industries. It sets guidelines for the grant proposals and implementation, as well as authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for these research grants.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (on 05/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2448/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2448/BILLS-116hr2448ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2448/BILLS-116hr2448ih.pdf.pdf |
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