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Introduced
09/21/2021
09/21/2021
In Committee
09/21/2021
09/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
María Salazar (R)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Kat Cammack (R),
Ed Case (D),
John Curtis (R),
Val Demings (D),
Neal Dunn (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Elaine Luria (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Tom Rice (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5306/all-info | 09/22/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5306/BILLS-117hr5306ih.pdf | 09/24/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5306/BILLS-117hr5306ih.pdf.pdf | 09/24/2021 |
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