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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2020

This bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-11-17CommitteeCommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2020-11-17CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.House committee actions
2020-09-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2020-09-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2020-09-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy revenues and royalties
  • Government trust funds
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Seashores and lakeshores
  • Lease and rental services
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