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H.R. 5366

Referred to Committee

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act

Introduced 12/9/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

12/9/2019 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 12/9/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Aquatic ecologyChesapeake BayEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesResearch administration and fundingSeafoodWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]

Democrat • MD-4

Sponsored 12/9/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]

D-MD-3

Joined 12/9/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

December 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Introduced in House12/9/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2