This bill, titled the Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act, seeks to extend the operational period for certain Environmental Protection Agency programs. Its core purpose is to amend the existing Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by updating a key provision related to program authorization for combating plastic waste. The legislation specifically modifies Section 302(g) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. This amendment strikes the year "2025" and inserts "2030," effectively reauthorizing these critical EPA programs for an additional five years, ensuring their continuation through fiscal year 2030.
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act
USA119th CongressS-3022| Senate
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill, titled the Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act, seeks to extend the operational period for certain Environmental Protection Agency programs. Its core purpose is to amend the existing Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by updating a key provision related to program authorization for combating plastic waste. The legislation specifically modifies Section 302(g) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. This amendment strikes the year "2025" and inserts "2030," effectively reauthorizing these critical EPA programs for an additional five years, ensuring their continuation through fiscal year 2030.