H.R. 4044
116th Congress
House
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
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22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-337.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Dec 31, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 31, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7993)
Dec 31, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7993)
Feb 10, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Feb 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 5, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 62 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H780)
Feb 5, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H833)
Feb 5, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H780-785)
Feb 5, 2020
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Nov 13, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-288.
Sep 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2020 | House · vote #35 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 355–62 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 116-337.
Plain-English summary
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
21
D
Pallone, Frank
D
Nadler, Jerrold
R
Buchanan, Vern
Byrne, Bradley
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Crist, Charlie
R
Van Drew, Jefferson
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
D
Garamendi, John
D
Kim, Andy
Maloney, Sean
R
Mast, Brian J.
Kennedy, Joseph
D
Pappas, Chris
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Tonko, Paul
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
SERRANO, JOSE
D
Fletcher, Lizzie
Graves, Garret
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4044: Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4044/
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