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REEF Act
1/18/2024, 6:04 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 950
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 950
Bill HR 950 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 950 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023. Bill HR 950's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 950
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 950
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Aquatic ecology
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 950
REEF Act
REEF Act
Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act
To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 950
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