Senate Bill 3171
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3171
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to urbanization, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.
January 9, 2020
01/09/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
01/09/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM