H.R. 4044 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
H.R. 4044 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 2019, sponsored by Tom Malinowski with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 116-337
What it does
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 coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Malinowski (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 31, 2020
- Sent to the President2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-337. (Jan 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 5, 2020 · Passed355–62
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries ActHouse · Feb 5, 2020
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