SB2807: Help Our Kelp Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish and carry out a grant program to conserve, restore, and manage kelp forest ecosystems, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to create a grant program funding kelp forest conservation, restoration, and management. Kelp forests are underwater ecosystems along coastal areas that support marine life and absorb carbon. The program would award grants to states, tribes, nonprofits, and research institutions for kelp-related projects. The bill affects coastal communities, environmental organizations, and marine research groups. It is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.
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SB2807: Help Our Kelp Act
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Sponsors
Jeff Merkley
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Angus King
Dianne Feinstein
Martin Heinrich
Ron Wyden
Alex Padilla