Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act
Latest action · Dec 9, 2019 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 9, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 9, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | John P. Sarbanes | Original | Dec 9, 2019 |
| D-VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Original | Dec 9, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 9, 2019Introduced in House
- Dec 9, 2019Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 729 | Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act | Related bill | Dec 12, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 9, 2019Introduced in House
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