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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2019International Affairs
S. 2372

Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

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Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the President to make efforts to reduce marine debris. The State Department shall implement the U.S. policy to cooperate with foreign governments and the private sector to combat marine debris, which includes support for (1) strengthening systems for processing and reusing waste plastic, (2) developing and using reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, and (3) deploying technology for capturing value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams.

The President shall direct U.S. representatives to various international bodies to support U.S. marine debris policies. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to build partnerships in support such policies.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the potential for entering into new agreements or creating a new forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear.

What just happenedSep 26, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
11 cosponsors8 D3 R
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  1. Sep 26, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.

  2. Sep 26, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Sep 26, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 26, 201925

Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the President to make efforts to reduce marine debris. The State Department shall implement the U.S. policy to cooperate with foreign governments and the private sector to combat marine debris, which includes support for (1) strengthening systems for processing and reusing waste plastic, (2) developing and using reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, and (3) deploying technology for capturing value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams.

The President shall direct U.S. representatives to various international bodies to support U.S. marine debris policies. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to build partnerships in support such policies.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the potential for entering into new agreements or creating a new forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear.

Introduced in SenateJul 31, 2019

Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the President to make efforts to reduce marine debris. The State Department shall implement the U.S. policy to cooperate with foreign governments and the private sector to combat marine debris, which includes support for (1) strengthening systems for processing and reusing waste plastic, (2) developing and using reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, and (3) deploying technology for capturing value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams.

The President shall direct U.S. representatives to various international bodies to support U.S. marine debris policies. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to build partnerships in support such policies.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the potential for entering into new agreements or creating a new forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear.

Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act — Informed