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US S1906

US S1906
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act of 2021


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Introduced
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to estab- lish a grant program to support the restoration of San Francisco Bay, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act of 2021, would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a grant program to support the restoration of the San Francisco Bay. The key provisions include: creating a San Francisco Bay Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee and coordinate restoration efforts; requiring the development and periodic revision of a San Francisco Bay Plan to guide restoration projects and activities; authorizing $50 million in annual funding from 2022 to 2026 for grants to state and local agencies, nonprofits, and other entities to carry out projects and studies aligned with the Bay Plan; and requiring the President to submit annual budget information on federal agencies' involvement in San Francisco Bay protection and restoration.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3899) (on 05/27/2021)

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