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Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2429| Senate 
| Updated: 12/24/2020
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020 This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2025 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; authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs; and establishes a National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program.

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Timeline
Aug 1, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4160
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 21, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7941-7948)
Dec 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 21, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)
Dec 21, 2020
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 24, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 24, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • August 1, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4160
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 21, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7941-7948)


  • December 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 21, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)


  • December 21, 2020
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 24, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 24, 2020
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4160: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019
Air qualityAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2429| Senate 
| Updated: 12/24/2020
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2020 This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2025 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; authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs; and establishes a National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Aug 1, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4160
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 21, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7941-7948)
Dec 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 21, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)
Dec 21, 2020
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 24, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 24, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • August 1, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4160
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 21, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7941-7948)


  • December 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 21, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7902)


  • December 21, 2020
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 24, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 24, 2020
    Held at the desk.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4160: Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAnimal and plant healthAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection