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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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.
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