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Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

USA116th CongressS-2372| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act This bill directs the Department of State and the President to make efforts to reduce marine debris. The State Department shall implement the U.S. policy to cooperate with foreign governments and the private sector to combat marine debris, which includes support for (1) strengthening systems for processing and reusing waste plastic, (2) developing and using reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, and (3) deploying technology for capturing value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams. The President shall direct U.S. representatives to various international bodies to support U.S. marine debris policies. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to build partnerships in support such policies. The State Department shall report to Congress on the potential for entering into new agreements or creating a new forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear.

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 26, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 26, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • September 26, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 26, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3969: SOS 2.0 Act
  • S 116-1982: Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAquatic ecologyConsumer affairsEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForeign aid and international reliefHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionMultilateral development programsSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

USA116th CongressS-2372| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act This bill directs the Department of State and the President to make efforts to reduce marine debris. The State Department shall implement the U.S. policy to cooperate with foreign governments and the private sector to combat marine debris, which includes support for (1) strengthening systems for processing and reusing waste plastic, (2) developing and using reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, and (3) deploying technology for capturing value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams. The President shall direct U.S. representatives to various international bodies to support U.S. marine debris policies. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to build partnerships in support such policies. The State Department shall report to Congress on the potential for entering into new agreements or creating a new forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear.

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 26, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 26, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • September 26, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 26, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3969: SOS 2.0 Act
  • S 116-1982: Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAquatic ecologyConsumer affairsEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForeign aid and international reliefHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionMultilateral development programsSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection