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US HR5306

US HR5306
REEF Act Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act


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Introduced
09/21/2021
In Committee
09/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act (REEF Act), directs the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress at least 90 days before retiring any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should explore and solicit artificial reefing opportunities with appropriate entities for any naval vessel planned for retirement before disposing of the vessel. The goal is to repurpose these retired naval vessels as artificial reefs, which can have environmental benefits such as enhancing marine habitats.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/21/2021)

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