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Save Our Seas Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-3508| Senate 
| Updated: 10/11/2018
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
James M. Inhofe (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save Our Seas Act of 2018 This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues. Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events. In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan. Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018 The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

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Timeline
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
Sep 27, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Held at the desk.
Sep 27, 2018
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Sep 27, 2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2018
Presented to President.
Oct 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Oct 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-265.
  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)


  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)


  • September 27, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2018
    Held at the desk.


  • September 27, 2018
    Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • September 27, 2018
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 2, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • October 11, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • October 11, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-265.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6206: Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6175: Maritime Safety Act of 2018
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherBusiness recordsCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency communications systemsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMaterialsResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-3508| Senate 
| Updated: 10/11/2018
Save Our Seas Act of 2018 This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues. Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events. In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan. Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018 The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
Sep 27, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Held at the desk.
Sep 27, 2018
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Sep 27, 2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2018
Presented to President.
Oct 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Oct 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-265.
  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)


  • September 26, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)


  • September 27, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2018
    Held at the desk.


  • September 27, 2018
    Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.


  • September 27, 2018
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)


  • September 27, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 2, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • October 11, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • October 11, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-265.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
James M. Inhofe (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6206: Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6175: Maritime Safety Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAquatic ecologyAtmospheric science and weatherBusiness recordsCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency communications systemsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMaterialsResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWildlife conservation and habitat protection