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Introduced
12/09/2019
12/09/2019
In Committee
12/09/2019
12/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Secretary of the Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to provide grants supporting research on the conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants to certain entities, including the academic community and seafood industry, to conduct research on the conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Grant awards may not exceed 85% of the research project's total cost unless NOAA waives such requirement.
AI Summary
This bill, the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act, directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants to eligible entities, including the academic community, seafood industry, and relevant nonprofit organizations or state agencies, to conduct research on the conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. The grants cannot exceed 85% of the total cost of the research project, unless NOAA waives the requirement. The bill authorizes $2 million per fiscal year from 2020 to 2025 for NOAA to carry out this grant program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 12/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5366/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5366/BILLS-116hr5366ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5366/BILLS-116hr5366ih.pdf.pdf |
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