Senate Bill 1816
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1816
Congress
117
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
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office and revises requirements concerning the office and its activities. It also authorizes the office to establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program as well as a program to support coordinated management, protection, characterization, and restoration of priority habitats and living resources.
May 25, 2021
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05/25/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/25/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM