Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 16, 2020Environmental Protection
S. 5030
UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 16, 2020)
Unify Nations In Trash Elimination for our Oceans Act of 2020 or the UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of State to work with federal agencies, foreign countries, and international organizations to establish a Trust Fund for Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution. Grants must be provided from the fund to prevent or reduce marine debris, such as plastic pollution.
What just happenedDec 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
3cosponsors1committees2actions
- Introduced in SenateDec 16, 2020
- Dec 16, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Dec 16, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate