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COAST Research Act of 2021
5/11/2023, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1447
The COAST Research Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 1447, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize funding for research and development related to coastal and ocean acidification.
The bill aims to address the growing concern over the impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. It seeks to support research efforts that will help scientists better understand the causes and effects of ocean acidification, as well as develop strategies to mitigate its harmful effects.
If passed, the COAST Research Act of 2021 would allocate funding to federal agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research projects focused on ocean acidification. This funding would be used to support research on topics such as the impact of ocean acidification on marine life, coastal communities, and the economy. Overall, the COAST Research Act of 2021 aims to promote scientific research and innovation in the field of ocean acidification, with the goal of better understanding and addressing this pressing environmental issue.
The bill aims to address the growing concern over the impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. It seeks to support research efforts that will help scientists better understand the causes and effects of ocean acidification, as well as develop strategies to mitigate its harmful effects.
If passed, the COAST Research Act of 2021 would allocate funding to federal agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research projects focused on ocean acidification. This funding would be used to support research on topics such as the impact of ocean acidification on marine life, coastal communities, and the economy. Overall, the COAST Research Act of 2021 aims to promote scientific research and innovation in the field of ocean acidification, with the goal of better understanding and addressing this pressing environmental issue.
Congressional Summary of HR 1447
Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021 or the COAST Research Act of 2021
This bill addresses the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Ocean Acidification Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the ocean acidification grant program of the National Science Foundation. The bill expands those programs, as well as the ocean acidification activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to include efforts to research and monitor the effects of coastal acidification.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1447
Bill HR 1447 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 19, 2021. Bill HR 1447 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2021. Bill HR 1447's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1447
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
56Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1447
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Air quality
- Aquatic ecology
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental education
- Environmental health
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marine pollution
- Research administration and funding
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1447
COAST Research Act of 2021
Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021
COAST Research Act of 2021
To amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board, to expand and improve the research on Ocean Acidification and Coastal Acidification, to establish and maintain a data archive system for Ocean Acidification data and Coastal Acidification data, and for other purposes.
Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021
COAST Research Act of 2021
COAST Research Act of 2021
Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1447
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