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US HR7387
Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2020
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Introduced
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to benefit coastal habitats, resiliency, and the economy, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2020, requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to provide funding and technical assistance to eligible entities, such as nonprofits, businesses, universities, and state/local/tribal/territorial governments, for the purpose of carrying out projects that restore coastal habitats, improve climate change adaptation through coastal infrastructure, and benefit marine species like shellfish, fish, and coral reefs. The Secretary must prioritize projects that can stimulate the economy, begin work quickly, employ impacted fishermen, and assist underserved communities. The bill authorizes $3 billion in funding for the Secretary of Commerce to implement this new grant program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Ed Case (D),
Joe Cunningham (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Bobby Scott (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Committee Hearings Held. (on 11/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7387/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7387/BILLS-116hr7387ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7387/BILLS-116hr7387ih.pdf.pdf |
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