To amend the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · January 29, 2024
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.
This bill amends the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to expand and improve programs that protect coastal communities and ocean resources. It increases authorized funding to $200 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 and expands eligibility for grant programs to include coastal Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations alongside states and local governments. The legislation directs funds toward activities like coastal restoration, sea level rise adaptation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and protection of marine ecosystems that store carbon. It establishes a funding formula that allocates at least $50 million annually to direct grants when total funding exceeds that threshold, with the remainder split between federal and foundation grants. The bill affects coastal states, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and businesses dependent on ocean and coastal resources, while emphasizing community engagement and accountability through public reporting requirements.
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