Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

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. 1 August 2019

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 August 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 November 2019

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 21 December 2020

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 December 2020

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)

   Source: Floor

6. 21 December 2020

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

7. 21 December 2020

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Discharge

8. 24 December 2020

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 24 December 2020

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 21 December 2020 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 1 August 2019 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 21 December 2020

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 21 December 2020

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• Passed Senate

  summary · EN · 21 December 2020

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 1 August 2019

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 1 August 2019

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 August 2019

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Sponsors

• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Brian Schatz · D · Sponsor
• Rick Scott · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

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