H.R. 7797 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes. 1. Study on estuary habitat restoration project (a) Study on Florida Central Gulf Coast Shellfish and Seagrass Estuary Habitat Project Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out a study, and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, a report on projects and activities through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to restore Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat. (b) Requirements In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with independent expert scientists and other regional stakeholders with expertise and experience to assist the Secretary; and (2) coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies providing oversight for both short and long-term monitoring of the estuary habitat activities. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain available until expended.