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H.R. 8632

Introduced

Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020

Introduced 10/20/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Committee Hearings Held.

11/17/2020 • House

Summary

Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020

This bill implements various ocean-based policies, programs, and goals to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by establishing the Blue Carbon Program to further conservation objectives for fish and wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and coastal resilience.

Introduced in House • 10/20/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Air qualityAlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquacultureAquatic ecologyArctic and polar regionsAtmospheric science and weatherCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEcologyEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionFloridaForests, forestry, treesGeography and mapping

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (40)

Party Breakdown

40
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0
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0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]

Democrat • AZ-3

Sponsored 10/20/2020

Cosponsors (39)

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Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

D-CA-2

Joined 10/20/2020

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Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

D-CA-47

Joined 10/20/2020

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Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

D-CA-49

Joined 10/20/2020

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

D-CO-2

Joined 10/20/2020

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Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]

D-NM-1

Joined 10/20/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 20, 2020

Committee Review

November 17, 2020

Committee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House10/20/2020

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors39