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Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2019

Introduced 6/20/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

6/20/2019 • Senate

Summary

Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems.

Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.

Introduced in Senate • 6/20/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Air qualityAquatic ecologyClimate change and greenhouse gasesEconomic performance and conditionsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentTravel and tourism