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San Francisco Bay Restoration Act

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 610

Bill 117 HR 610, also known as the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of providing funding and support for the restoration and protection of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. The bill aims to address various environmental challenges facing the bay, such as pollution, habitat loss, and sea level rise.

If passed, the bill would allocate resources for projects that improve water quality, restore wetlands and wildlife habitats, and enhance public access to the bay. It would also establish a program to monitor and assess the health of the bay ecosystem, as well as provide grants to local organizations and agencies working on bay restoration efforts.

Supporters of the bill argue that the San Francisco Bay is a vital natural resource that provides important ecological, recreational, and economic benefits to the region. They believe that investing in its restoration is crucial for preserving its biodiversity and ensuring its long-term sustainability. Opponents of the bill may argue that the federal government should not be involved in funding local environmental projects, or that the resources allocated to the San Francisco Bay could be better spent elsewhere. However, proponents of the bill emphasize the importance of protecting and restoring this unique and valuable ecosystem for future generations. Overall, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act aims to address environmental challenges facing the bay and provide support for its long-term health and sustainability. It is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers and stakeholders.

Congressional Summary of HR 610

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act

This bill provides support for the protection and restoration of the San Francisco Bay estuary and the recovery of certain species in the estuary.

Specifically, it establishes a San Francisco Bay Program Office in the Environmental Protection Agency.

The program must annually compile a list of funding priorities for projects or studies that advance the goals and objectives of the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under the National Estuary Program for the San Francisco Bay estuary. The list must include projects or studies for

  • water quality improvement;
  • wetland, riverine, and estuary restoration and protection;
  • nearshore and endangered species recovery; and
  • adaptation to climate change.

The program must review such plan at least once every five years and revise the plan as appropriate.

The program may provide funding through grants or other means for studies or projects on the priority list.

Current Status of Bill HR 610

Bill HR 610 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 16, 2021. Bill HR 610 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2021.  Bill HR 610's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 610

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 610

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Budget process
- California
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Endangered and threatened species
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marine pollution
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water quality
- Watersheds
- Wetlands
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 610

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a grant program to support the restoration of San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act

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