Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 2019-08-02 Introduced in House Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019

This bill addresses the conservation and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems.

Among other things, the bill

  • reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Coral Reef Conservation Program;
  • directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration;
  • requires NOAA to establish standards for the formation of partnerships among government and community members for the stewardship of coral reefs;
  • provides statutory authority for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems;
  • requires the Department of the Interior to provide grants upon the declaration of a coral reef emergency to implement emergency plans; and
  • authorizes Interior to provide scientific expertise, technical assistance, and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.
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