H.R.5441 — Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.5441
| Bill | H.R.5441 — Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 333 / Nay 51 / Present 0 / Not Voting 49 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 140 | 51 | 0 | 29 |
| D | 193 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023 (HR 5441) aims to reauthorize and enhance federal support for the restoration and protection of Long Island Sound, a vital estuary that supports diverse ecosystems, recreational activities, and local economies. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to address environmental degradation, improve water quality, and promote sustainable use of the Sound’s resources.
Key provisions of HR 5441 include the reauthorization of funding for the Long Island Sound Study (LISS), which is a collaborative program involving federal, state, and local stakeholders focused on scientific research and restoration initiatives. The bill authorizes appropriations of $50 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, ensuring continued financial support for projects aimed at habitat restoration, pollution reduction, and public education.
The bill specifically empowers the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate the implementation of the LISS Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, which outlines strategies for addressing environmental challenges in the region. It also encourages partnerships between federal agencies, state governments, and non-profit organizations to enhance stewardship efforts.
Beneficiaries of the bill include local communities, businesses, and recreational users who rely on the health of Long Island Sound for economic and recreational activities. Additionally, the legislation aims to protect wildlife and habitats, thereby contributing to biodiversity conservation in the region.
Key timelines include the ongoing legislative process, with the bill having been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further consideration. The reauthorization of this act is critical for sustaining ongoing restoration efforts and ensuring the long-term ecological health of Long Island Sound.
Yea (333)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mike Garcia
G
Garret Graves
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
G
Greg Lopez
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (51)
D
Dan Bishop
J
Jeff Duncan
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
M
Mark Green
D
Debbie Lesko
A
Alexander Mooney
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michael Waltz
Not Voting (49)
J
Jamaal Bowman
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
J
Jennifer Wexton
