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Save Our Seas Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 11, 2018)

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

What just happenedOct 11, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-265.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 11, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-265.

  2. Oct 11, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-265.

  3. Oct 11, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 11, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 2, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 2, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 27, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 27, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Sep 27, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)

  10. Sep 27, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)

  11. Sep 27, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)

  12. Sep 27, 2018FloorH30200

    Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  13. Sep 27, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Sep 27, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 26, 2018Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)

  16. Sep 26, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)

  17. Sep 26, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 11, 201849

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2018

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes maritime safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

Save Our Seas Act of 2018 — Informed