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Everglades for the Next Generation Act [HB-2691]
Everglades for the Next Generation Act This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Department of the Army, after completing an implementation report prepared for a project under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and without any further congressional authorization, to carry out: (1) any project identified in the plan for which a project implementation report is completed that is in accordance with an integrated delivery schedule approved by the Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/26/2017
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Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2017 [HB-2719]
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct and update at least once every seven years an ocean acidification coastal community vulnerability assessment with a corresponding public report. The assessment must identify: (1) U.S. coastal communities that are most dependent on coastal and ocean resources that may be impacted by ocean acidification; (2) the nature of those communities'
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Reef Assassin Act [HB-2560]
Reef Assassin Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 05/30/2017
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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 [HB-1580]
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada. In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center shall: (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/27/2017
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Federal Land Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act [S.509]
Federal Land Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act This bill directs each agency concerned (the Department of the Interior for federal land administered through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the Department of Agriculture [USDA] for federal land administered through the U.S. Forest Service; and any other federal agency the duties of which require planning related to, and the treatment of, invasive species on federal land)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/02/2017
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Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to work to combat the nationwide problem of invasive species threatening native ecosystems. [HR-170]
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to work to combat the nationwide problem of invasive species threatening native ecosystems. Expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to create a comprehensive solution to the threat of invasive, nonnative species throughout the United States by controlling and eradicating established invasive species populations, and preventing the further introduction of nonnative species into native ecosystems. (An invasive species is an organism that is not native to an ecosystem and is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/10/2017
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Federal Land Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act [HB-1330]
Federal Land Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act This bill directs each agency concerned (the Department of the Interior for federal land administered through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the Department of Agriculture [USDA] for federal land administered through the U.S. Forest Service; and any other federal agency the duties of which require planning related to, and the treatment of, invasive species on federal land)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 03/23/2017
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Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act [HB-1154]
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to: (1) address the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel into navigable waters, including ballast water discharges; and (2) preempt applicable state laws and federal regulations issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). Ballast water is water and suspended matter taken on board a commercial vessel to control or maintain trim, draught, stability, or stresses of the commercial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 02/17/2017
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to provide for modification of certain Federal water resources development projects on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, and for other purposes. [S.398]
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to provide for modification of certain Federal water resources development projects on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, and for other purposes. This bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate the federal water resources projects on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia in a manner that ensures the maintenance of freshwater flows. The term "freshwater flows" is defined as the quality, quantity, timing, and variability of freshwater
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/15/2017
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Finding Innovative Lionfish Elimination Technologies Act of 2017 [HB-943]
Finding Innovative Lionfish Elimination Technologies Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award competitive grants for colleges, universities, and nonprofit research organizations to research lionfish and their impact on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems. The bill prescribes specific requirements for an entity to be eligible for a grant. Grants awarded must be used to develop innovative technologies that can detect, monitor, and help mitigate the spread of lionfish in the Atlantic Ocean
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 02/23/2017
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Preserve Fishing on Wild and Scenic River Act [HB-962]
Preserve Fishing on Wild and Scenic River Act This bill prohibits a person from operating an aquaculture facility unless the Department of the Interior certifies that the facility will not discharge a pollutant into a river any segment of which is a wild and scenic river. The prohibition excludes fish hatcheries operated by a federal or state agency and goes into effect after a three-year period.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 02/24/2017
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Ban Aquaculture in the Great Lakes Act [HB-961]
Ban Aquaculture in the Great Lakes Act This bill prohibits persons from engaging in aquaculture in the Great Lakes, to the extent that the lakes and waters, including connecting waters, are within U.S. jurisdiction. The prohibition does not apply to fish hatcheries operated by a federal or state agency. The Department of the Interior must administer the prohibition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 02/24/2017
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Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act [HB-845]
Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act This bill amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants for collaborative research projects on ocean acidification developed and conducted through partnerships between the seafood industry and the academic community. NOAA must prioritize projects which: (1) address ecosystems and communities vulnerable to the impacts of ocean acidification, (2) demonstrate support from local stakeholders,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/25/2017
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Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act [S.168]
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to address the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel into navigable waters, including ballast water discharges and aquatic nuisance species contained in the discharges. (Sec. 2) An aquatic nuisance species means a nonindigenous species (including a pathogen) that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of navigable waters of the United States, or commercial, agricultural, aquacultural,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-16. on 03/30/2017
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National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017 [S.129]
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. Those fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions within the executive and legislative branches. (Sec. 4) NOAA must establish priorities for the use of donations given for the National Sea Grant Program.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 09/19/2017
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Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act [HB-458]
Preserve Our Lakes and Keep Our Environment Safe Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study to determine the economic and environmental risks of oil or hazardous liquids spills or leaks in the Straits of Mackinac that a failure of onshore, underwater pipeline facilities within the straits would pose to the Great Lakes. In addition, DOT must evaluate the condition and structural integrity of the facilities. DOT shall terminate operations of a facility upon a determination, based on such studies, that risk of hazard
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Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 01/25/2017
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California New River Restoration Act of 2017 [HB-438]
California New River Restoration Act of 2017 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River that starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea. In carrying out the program, the EPA must: (1) implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council; and (2) provide grants and technical assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Duncan Hunter
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 02/10/2017
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [S.74]
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/09/2017
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 [S.1129]
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) contracts to procure three National Security Cutters, and (4) the Coast Guard Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-89. on 06/05/2017
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Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017 [S.1057]
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017 This bill amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to reauthorize for FY2019-FY2023 the national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program and the action strategy of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia. (Hypoxia is a deficiency of oxygen.) (Sec. 3) The task force must include a representative from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Sec. 4) Each required scientific assessment of harmful algal blooms in coastal waters
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/27/2017