House vote: H.R. 4044 // February 5, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act
Sponsor: Tom Malinowski (D-NJ)
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2026 and revises the National Estuary Program, which provides grants to protect or restore estuaries of national significance. Specifically, the bill expands the types of projects that qualify for grants under the program, such as projects that address issues related to coastal resiliency, stormwater runoff, or accelerated land loss.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 355 | 81.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 62 | 14.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |