HR 5306 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

REEF Act

Introduced: September 21, 2021 Introduced by: Salazar, Maria Elvira Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sep 21, 2021

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Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act or the REEF Act

This bill requires the Department of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of vessels that are viable candidates for artificial reefing (intentionally sinking a vessel to promote marine life). Specifically, the Navy must provide such notice not later than 90 days before the viable candidate's retirement from the Naval Vessel Register.

What's happening now September 21, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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