H.R. 3596: Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act

116th Congress

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Chellie Pingree — D — ME

Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with coastal States, regional governments, and coastal property owners, to establish a task force to identify the needs of working waterfronts (as defined in the bill) and to implement improvement plans. The bill would authorize the appropriation of $12 million for a grant program and $12 million to cover the subsidy costs for loans to assist those waterfronts. Under the bill, the Secretary would be responsible for various reporting, implementation, and technical assistance requirements with regard to each program.

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