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
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)
Introduced in Senate
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-265.
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)
Introduced in Senate
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
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Timeline
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)
Introduced in Senate
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-265.
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)
Introduced in Senate
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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