PUGET SOS Act

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act

This bill provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. 

Specifically, the bill establishes a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency. It also establishes the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a State Advisory Committee.

The PUGET SOS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 1144, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region in Washington state.

The bill aims to improve the health and vitality of the Puget Sound ecosystem by providing funding for various conservation and restoration projects. This includes efforts to protect and restore critical habitats, improve water quality, and enhance the overall resilience of the ecosystem.

Additionally, the PUGET SOS Act seeks to support the local economy by promoting sustainable practices and creating jobs in the region. This includes funding for projects that promote sustainable fisheries, support local agriculture, and enhance recreational opportunities in the area. Overall, the PUGET SOS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and vitality of this important ecosystem.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 1144
Introduced on
2021-02-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/16/2021
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act

This bill provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. 

Specifically, the bill establishes a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency. It also establishes the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a State Advisory Committee.

The PUGET SOS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 1144, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region in Washington state.

The bill aims to improve the health and vitality of the Puget Sound ecosystem by providing funding for various conservation and restoration projects. This includes efforts to protect and restore critical habitats, improve water quality, and enhance the overall resilience of the ecosystem.

Additionally, the PUGET SOS Act seeks to support the local economy by promoting sustainable practices and creating jobs in the region. This includes funding for projects that promote sustainable fisheries, support local agriculture, and enhance recreational opportunities in the area. Overall, the PUGET SOS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and vitality of this important ecosystem.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activities to protect the water quality of Puget Sound, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Environmental Protection
Potential Impact
Advisory bodies•
Air quality•
Climate change and greenhouse gases•
Endangered and threatened species•
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)•
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Federal-Indian relations•
Indian lands and resources rights•
Intergovernmental relations•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Marine pollution•
Pacific Ocean•
Puget Sound•
Scientific communication•
Washington State•
Water quality

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Committee:  Environment and Public Works
Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/28/2021

Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act

This bill provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. ...

Latest Action6/16/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.