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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

USA119th CongressS-216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" aims to enhance the administration and effectiveness of national marine debris efforts by modifying the Marine Debris Act and the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. It streamlines operations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, allowing for expanded agreement types and in-kind contributions for projects. These changes are designed to improve the program's flexibility and reach in addressing marine pollution. The bill significantly restructures and clarifies the governance of the Marine Debris Foundation, refining the appointment process for its Board of Directors, setting 6-year terms , and detailing the roles and powers of the Chief Executive Officer. A key focus is to enhance engagement with Indian Tribes and Tribal Governments , requiring the Foundation to develop best practices for outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building within these communities. The legislation also extends the authorization of appropriations for the Marine Debris Foundation through fiscal year 2025 and reauthorizes the broader Marine Debris Act through fiscal year 2029, expanding eligible recipients to include Tribal organizations and foreign governments. Furthermore, the Act clarifies definitions for terms such as "circular economy," "coastal shoreline community," and "Tribal Government," ensuring consistent application across the amended laws. Conforming amendments standardize terminology, such as replacing "Administrator" with "Under Secretary" in various sections, to reflect updated administrative structures and improve overall clarity.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4321
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5649
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-318
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 5, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2620
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.
Apr 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
May 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
May 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)
May 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 26, 2025
Received in the House.
May 26, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)
Dec 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4321
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5649
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-318
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 5, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2620
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.


  • April 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.


  • May 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • May 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)


  • May 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 26, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 26, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 15, 2025
    Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)


  • December 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-65.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2620: 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

USA119th CongressS-216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
The "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" aims to enhance the administration and effectiveness of national marine debris efforts by modifying the Marine Debris Act and the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. It streamlines operations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, allowing for expanded agreement types and in-kind contributions for projects. These changes are designed to improve the program's flexibility and reach in addressing marine pollution. The bill significantly restructures and clarifies the governance of the Marine Debris Foundation, refining the appointment process for its Board of Directors, setting 6-year terms , and detailing the roles and powers of the Chief Executive Officer. A key focus is to enhance engagement with Indian Tribes and Tribal Governments , requiring the Foundation to develop best practices for outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building within these communities. The legislation also extends the authorization of appropriations for the Marine Debris Foundation through fiscal year 2025 and reauthorizes the broader Marine Debris Act through fiscal year 2029, expanding eligible recipients to include Tribal organizations and foreign governments. Furthermore, the Act clarifies definitions for terms such as "circular economy," "coastal shoreline community," and "Tribal Government," ensuring consistent application across the amended laws. Conforming amendments standardize terminology, such as replacing "Administrator" with "Under Secretary" in various sections, to reflect updated administrative structures and improve overall clarity.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4321
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5649
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-318
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 5, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2620
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.
Apr 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
May 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
May 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)
May 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 26, 2025
Received in the House.
May 26, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)
Dec 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4321
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5649
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-318
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 5, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2620
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.


  • April 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.


  • May 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • May 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)


  • May 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 26, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 26, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 15, 2025
    Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)


  • December 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • December 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-65.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2620: 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