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H.R. 4160 (116th)

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

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Introduced

2 August 2019

Last action

15 August 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Sponsors

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Coral Reef Conservation Program; directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration; requires NOAA to establish standards for the formation of partnerships among government and community members for the stewardship of coral reefs; provides statutory authority for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems; requires the Department of the Interior to provide grants upon the declaration of a coral reef emergency to implement emergency plans; and authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 August 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Source: Committee

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