Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

3/14/2024, 12:36 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Congress
112

Number
HR - 1171

Introduced on
2011-03-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/2/2012

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
International organizations and cooperation•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Marine pollution•
Navigation, waterways, harbors•
Solid waste and recycling•
Transportation safety and security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action8/2/2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.