H.R. 4811 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2016
H.R. 4811 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 17, 2016, sponsored by Mark Takai with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2016 This bill amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act to authorize the 12 federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out, either individually or cooperatively, prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Takai (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (Sep 30, 2016)
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