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Innovation Competitions for Coral Reef Protection and Restoration

This act establishes prize programs for innovative solutions aimed at protecting and restoring coral reefs. This is intended to help communities and industries, such as tourism, that are suffering from reef degradation, by supporting research and new environmental management methods.
Key points
Federal agencies can host prize competitions for coral reef protection ideas.
Priority is given to solutions helping communities and businesses affected by reef issues, e.g., in tourism.
Support for research into the causes of reef destruction and methods for their restoration.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5199
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5199.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies can host prize competitions for coral reef protection ideas.
  • Priority is given to solutions helping communities and businesses affected by reef issues, e.g., in tourism.
  • Support for research into the causes of reef destruction and methods for their restoration.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy