House Bill 6288
115th Congress(2017-2018)
COASTS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6288
Congress
115
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
Creating Opportunity and Sustainability Through Science Act or the COASTS Act
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award competitive grants to certain entities for (1)activities that strengthen coastal communities, and (2)restoration of coastal habitats to provide vital habitat for fish and strengthen the resilience of coastal ecosystems.
June 28, 2018
07/12/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
06/28/2018
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:15 PM