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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

USA118th CongressS-318| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2023
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (5)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program. Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use up to 12% of appropriated funds for administrative expenses. Those expenses may include employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state. In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors. NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also accept in-kind contributions for the program.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4321
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 22, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.
Dec 13, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
Dec 13, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
Dec 14, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2023
Held at the desk.
Mar 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-886
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4321
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 22, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.


  • December 13, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)


  • December 13, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)


  • December 14, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • March 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-886
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-886: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
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 CongressS-318| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2023
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program. Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use up to 12% of appropriated funds for administrative expenses. Those expenses may include employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state. In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors. NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also accept in-kind contributions for the program.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4321
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 22, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.
Dec 13, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
Dec 13, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
Dec 14, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2023
Held at the desk.
Mar 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-886
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4321
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 22, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.


  • December 13, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)


  • December 13, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)


  • December 14, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • March 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-886
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (5)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-886: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyCharitable contributionsDepartment of CommerceIndian social and development programsInternational organizations and cooperationMarine pollutionPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWater quality