National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
This bill funds through FY2030 and expands the National Ocean and Coastal Security Fund. The fund must be used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to award grants for protecting, conserving, restoring, and using ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources, including coastal infrastructure.
Bill 117 HR 3892, also known as the National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021, aims to enhance the protection and management of the United States' oceans and coastal areas. The bill focuses on improving the security and resilience of these vital natural resources in the face of climate change and other threats.
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for research and monitoring of ocean and coastal ecosystems, as well as investing in infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise and extreme weather events. The bill also seeks to strengthen partnerships between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with private sector stakeholders, to better coordinate efforts to protect and manage ocean and coastal resources.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to address marine pollution, promote sustainable fishing practices, and support the conservation of marine habitats. It also emphasizes the importance of incorporating indigenous knowledge and perspectives into decision-making processes related to ocean and coastal management.
Overall, the National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021 represents a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the health and resilience of the nation's oceans and coastal areas for future generations.
National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
This bill funds through FY2030 and expands the National Ocean and Coastal Security Fund. The fund must be used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to award grants for protecting, conserving, restoring, and using ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources, including coastal infrastructure.
Bill 117 HR 3892, also known as the National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021, aims to enhance the protection and management of the United States' oceans and coastal areas. The bill focuses on improving the security and resilience of these vital natural resources in the face of climate change and other threats.
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for research and monitoring of ocean and coastal ecosystems, as well as investing in infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise and extreme weather events. The bill also seeks to strengthen partnerships between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with private sector stakeholders, to better coordinate efforts to protect and manage ocean and coastal resources.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to address marine pollution, promote sustainable fishing practices, and support the conservation of marine habitats. It also emphasizes the importance of incorporating indigenous knowledge and perspectives into decision-making processes related to ocean and coastal management.
Overall, the National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021 represents a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the health and resilience of the nation's oceans and coastal areas for future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming; to make coastal communities more resilient; and to provide for the conservation and restoration of ocean and coastal habitats, biodiversity, and marine mammal and fish populations; and for other purposes.
Display TitleNational Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming; to make coastal communities more resilient; and to provide for the conservation and restoration of ocean and coastal habitats, biodiversity, and marine mammal and fish populations; and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedNational Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
National Ocean and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2021
This bill funds through FY2030 and expands the National Ocean and Coastal Security Fund. The fund must be used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and t...
he National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to award grants for protecting, conserving, restoring, and using ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources, including coastal infrastructure.