South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
This bill establishes an EPA program to protect and restore South Florida's waterways, ecosystems, and coastal habitats. It creates two grant programs: one for restoration projects (like wetlands, coral reefs, and the Everglades) and another for environmental education in schools. Eligible recipients include state/local governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofits. The bill authorizes $50 million annually (2024-2028) for these efforts, with specific rules ensuring funds support projects in defined areas like the Everglades, Florida Bay, and Indian River Lagoon.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 30, 2023
Last action Feb 1, 2023
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Feb 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
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