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UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5030| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Unify Nations In Trash Elimination for our Oceans Act of 2020 or the UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to work with federal agencies, foreign countries, and international organizations to establish a Trust Fund for Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution. Grants must be provided from the fund to prevent or reduce marine debris, such as plastic pollution.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Environmental Protection

UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5030| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Unify Nations In Trash Elimination for our Oceans Act of 2020 or the UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to work with federal agencies, foreign countries, and international organizations to establish a Trust Fund for Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution. Grants must be provided from the fund to prevent or reduce marine debris, such as plastic pollution.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted