House Bill 5366
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5366
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants to certain entities, including the academic community and seafood industry, to conduct research on the conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Grant awards may not exceed 85% of the research project's total cost unless NOAA waives such requirement.
December 9, 2019
12/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
12/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:01 AM