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H.R. 950

Referred to Committee

REEF Act

Introduced 2/9/2023•118th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2/9/2023 • House

Summary

Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act or the REEF Act

This bill requires the Department of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of vessels that are viable candidates for artificial reefing (intentionally sinking a vessel to promote marine life). Specifically, the Navy must provide such notice not later than 90 days before the viable candidate's retirement from the Naval Vessel Register.

Introduced in House • 2/9/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Aquatic ecologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (13)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
10
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Republican • FL-27

Sponsored 2/9/2023

Cosponsors (12)

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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

D-HI-1

Joined 2/9/2023

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

D-CA-26

Joined 2/9/2023

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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

R-FL-12

Joined 2/9/2023

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Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

R-FL-6

Joined 2/9/2023

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Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

R-FL-3

Joined 2/9/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House2/9/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors12