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H.R. 8253

Introduced

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2020

Introduced 9/15/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Committee Hearings Held.

11/17/2020 • House

Summary

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2020

This bill directs revenues generated from leases for wind energy development on offshore federal lands to the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund. Under current law, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation may use the fund to provide grants to coastal communities to help them understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources and infrastructure, such as resources to help them prepare for extreme weather events.

Introduced in House • 9/15/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesGovernment trust fundsLease and rental servicesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesSeashores and lakeshores

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Republicans
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Sponsor

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Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]

Democrat • VA-8

Sponsored 9/15/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]

R-FL-19

Joined 9/15/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 15, 2020

Committee Review

November 17, 2020

Committee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House9/15/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1