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US S1922

US S1922
Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/20/2019
In Committee
06/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to establish prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions aim to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to programs that address communities, environments, or industries in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reefs, such as by supporting research on causes of coral decline, developing monitoring or management options for affected communities and industries, and creating adaptation strategies to mitigate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reefs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/20/2019)

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