United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 860 (111th)
Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009
Introduced
4 February 2009
Last action
23 September 2009 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Subjects
Environment, Education
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009 - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 - Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to extend the award of remaining coral reef conservation program grant funds to appropriate projects, including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support. Authorizes actions to minimize injury to a coral reef or loss of an ecosystem function from vessel impacts, derelict fishing gear, vessel anchors and anchor chains, and unforeseen or disaster-related circumstances as a result of human activities and to stabilize, repair, or restore the reef, including vessel removal and emergency stabilization of the vessel or reef. Deems specified terms (such as "sanctuary resources" and "national marine sanctuary") to include any coral reef that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or (subject to state consent) any state, regardless of whether the reef is in a national marine sanctuary. Modifies the Act's purposes, the goals and objectives of the national coral reef action strategy, and the Act's authorized activities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to provide for the long-term stewardship of environmental data. Allows the Coral Reef Conservation Fund to be used to address emergency response actions. Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to: (1) make community-based planning grants for increased protection of high priority coral reefs; (2) maintain an inventory of all vessel grounding incidents involving coral reefs; and (3) identify all coral reefs with a high incidence of vessel impacts and measures to reduce such impacts. Establishes the International Coral Reef Conservation Program for ecosystems outside U.S. jurisdiction and establishes an international coral reef ecosystem partnership program. Establishes the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to coordinate federal actions regarding such ecosystems. Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to include such ecosystems in the definition of "wildlife" and "wildlife resources." Requires, regarding authorities under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, that references to "wildlife" and "fish and wildlife" be construed to include such ecosystems. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, subject to appropriations, to provide financial assistance to coastal states.
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Timeline
4 February 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 2009
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E212)
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 February 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Source: Committee
25 February 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
22 April 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
22 April 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
22 April 2009
Committee
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.
Source: Committee
10 July 2009
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Source: Calendars
10 July 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-196.
Source: Committee
10 July 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-196.
Source: Committee
22 September 2009
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9744-9748)
Source: Floor
22 September 2009
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9744-9750)
Source: Floor
22 September 2009
Floor
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
22 September 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 September 2009
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9744-9748)
Source: Floor
22 September 2009
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 860.
Source: Floor
23 September 2009
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 23 September 2009 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 22 September 2009 · Download file
- Reported in House · 10 July 2009 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 4 February 2009 · Download file
Documents
11 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 23 September 2009
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 23 September 2009
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 22 September 2009
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 22 September 2009
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 10 July 2009
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 10 July 2009
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2009
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Sponsors
- Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/860
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/860
- us · 111-hr-860 · source updated 7 April 2025