H.R. 6061 · 117th Congress
Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Derek Kilmer
- Introduced
- 2021-11-19
- Latest action
- 2021-11-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2021
This bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.