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COASTS Act

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3919

Creating Opportunity And Sustainability Through Science Act or the COASTS Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to implement a competitive grant program focused on interdisciplinary coastal resilience and sustainability and a grant program for (1) activities that strengthen coastal communities, and (2) restoration of coastal habitats to provide vital habitat for fish and strengthen the resilience of coastal ecosystems.

Current Status of Bill HR 3919

Bill HR 3919 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2019. Bill HR 3919 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2019.  Bill HR 3919's most recent activity was Committee Hearings Held. as of November 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3919

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3919

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Natural disasters
- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3919

COASTS Act
To require research in coastal sustainability and resilience, to ensure that the Federal Government continues to implement and advance coastal resiliency efforts, and for other purposes.
COASTS Act
Creating Opportunity And Sustainability Through Science Act

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