H.R. 5306 · 117th Congress
Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Salazar
- Introduced
- 2021-09-21
- Latest action
- 2021-09-21 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.