Proposal:Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5366
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants to certain entities, including the academic community and seafood industry, to conduct research on the conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.

Grant awards may not exceed 85% of the research project's total cost unless NOAA waives such requirement.

Bill Title

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Research Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-12-09: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
• 2019-12-09: Introduced in House
• 2019-12-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.