REEF Act
The REEF Act requires the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress 90 days before retiring any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing. It also states that Congress believes the Navy should actively seek opportunities to repurpose such vessels for environmental benefits through artificial reefs. This bill does not change retirement procedures but mandates a formal notification process to inform Congress about potential reefing options for eligible vessels.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Feb 9, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
lower
Feb 9, 2023
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Ed Case
DDemocratic
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
Jared Moskowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Jenniffer González-Colón
RRepublican
Co
Julia Brownley
DDemocratic
Co
Kat Cammack
RRepublican
Co
Michael Waltz
RRepublican
Co
Neal P. Dunn
RRepublican
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