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Bill117th CongressFiled May 26, 2022Environmental Protection
S. 4321

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.

Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use appropriated funds for employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.

In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.

The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.

NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

What just happenedDec 23, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Dec 23, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 23, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10100-10102)

  5. Dec 22, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10100-10102)

  8. Dec 15, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663.

  9. Dec 15, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Dec 15, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jun 22, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. May 26, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. May 26, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 22, 202255

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.

Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use appropriated funds for employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.

In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.

The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.

NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2022

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.

Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use appropriated funds for employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act — Informed