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US S46

US S46
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Act of 2021


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Introduced
01/26/2021
In Committee
12/15/2021
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.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and establishes the United States Coral Reef Task Force. The bill aims to conserve and restore coral reef ecosystems, promote sustainable use and management, develop scientific information on coral reef conditions and threats, support community-based conservation and restoration projects, establish a mechanism for private donations, and rapidly respond to coral reef emergencies. Key provisions include reauthorizing and updating the Coral Reef Conservation Act, creating the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, providing block grants and cooperative agreements to covered states for coral reef management and restoration, establishing emergency assistance for exigent coral reef circumstances, and creating a national coral reef management fellowship program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223. (on 12/17/2021)

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