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US HR160

US HR160
Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Act of 2021


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Introduced
01/04/2021
In Committee
10/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of and to establish the United States Coral Reef Task Force, and for other purposes. VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:23 Dec 14, 2022 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6652 E:\BILLS\H160.RH H160

AI Summary

This bill, the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021, would reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and establish the United States Coral Reef Task Force. The bill aims to conserve and restore coral reef ecosystems in the United States that are facing challenges from natural and human-accelerated changes. Key provisions include developing a national coral reef resilience strategy, requiring covered reef managers to develop coral reef action plans, establishing a Coral Reef Stewardship Fund, creating a Coral Reef Emergency Fund, and authorizing grant programs for coral reef conservation and restoration projects. The bill also authorizes appropriations and establishes the Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450. (on 12/14/2022)

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