United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8253 — Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2020

Last action — Committee Hearings Held.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Directs revenues generated from leases for wind energy development on offshore federal lands to the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund. Under current law, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation may use the fund to provide grants to coastal communities to help them understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources and infrastructure, such as resources to help them prepare for extreme weather events.

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Action History

  1. Committee Hearings Held.

  2. Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  5. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

Energy Alternative and renewable resources Electric power generation and transmission Energy revenues and royalties Government trust funds Lease and rental services Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Seashores and lakeshores
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8253 do?
Directs revenues generated from leases for wind energy development on offshore federal lands to the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund. Under current law, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation may use the fund to provide grants to coastal communities to help them understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources and infrastructure, such as resources to help them prepare for extreme weather events.
Who sponsors HR 8253?
HR 8253 is sponsored by Don Beyer (D).
What is the current status of HR 8253?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8253?
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