Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
USA118th CongressHR-886| House
| Updated: 3/12/2024
Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (9)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris. The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects. Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation. The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community. In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 9.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-167, Part I.
House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2023.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-167, Part II.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1076-1078)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 886.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1080-1081)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 73 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1076-1077)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Environmental Protection
Aquatic ecologyCharitable contributionsDepartment of CommerceIndian social and development programsInternational organizations and cooperationMarine pollutionPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWater quality
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
USA118th CongressHR-886| House
| Updated: 3/12/2024
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris. The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects. Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation. The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community. In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 9.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-167, Part I.
House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2023.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-167, Part II.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1076-1078)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 886.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1080-1081)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 73 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1076-1077)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (9)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Environmental Protection
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