Coastal Restoration Act of 2024

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Explore the details of House Bill 9912 Coastal Restoration Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/23/2024, 1:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9912

The Coastal Restoration Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 9912 in the 118th Congress and introduced on October 4, 2024, aims to address coastal restoration efforts. The bill focuses on initiatives related to the restoration and preservation of coastal areas. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to enhance coastal resilience, protect ecosystems, and mitigate the impacts of climate change on coastal regions. Further details on the specific actions proposed can be found in the official PDF version of the bill accessible via the provided link.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9912

Bill HR 9912 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9912 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9912's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 4, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9912

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9912

Coastal Restoration Act of 2024

To require the Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology of the National Science and Technology Council to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, require the Interagency Working Group to produce a national map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems, require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out pilot programs to protect intact and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems, require the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to establish the Coastal Carbon Data Clearinghouse, require the Administrator to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct an assessment regarding geologic stores of carbon dioxide, require the Administrator to establish the Coastal Blue Carbon Inventory Program, and require the Administrator to conduct a national assessment to quantify the carbon sequestration potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystems.