Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2022

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 511.
The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 3764, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing climate change through the protection and restoration of ocean ecosystems. The bill focuses on utilizing the oceans as a tool for combating climate change by promoting sustainable practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a National Ocean and Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Program to help coastal communities prepare for the impacts of climate change. 2. Creating a Blue Carbon Program to protect and restore coastal wetlands, mangroves, and seagrasses, which are important for sequestering carbon dioxide. 3. Implementing measures to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans, such as banning single-use plastics and promoting recycling programs. 4. Supporting research and development of renewable energy sources, such as offshore wind and wave energy, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 5. Strengthening protections for marine wildlife and habitats, including establishing marine protected areas and reducing bycatch in fisheries. Overall, the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2022 aims to harness the power of the oceans to combat climate change and protect marine ecosystems for future generations. It represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and ocean conservation.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 3764

Introduced on
2021-06-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/30/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 511.
The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 3764, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing climate change through the protection and restoration of ocean ecosystems. The bill focuses on utilizing the oceans as a tool for combating climate change by promoting sustainable practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a National Ocean and Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Program to help coastal communities prepare for the impacts of climate change. 2. Creating a Blue Carbon Program to protect and restore coastal wetlands, mangroves, and seagrasses, which are important for sequestering carbon dioxide. 3. Implementing measures to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans, such as banning single-use plastics and promoting recycling programs. 4. Supporting research and development of renewable energy sources, such as offshore wind and wave energy, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 5. Strengthening protections for marine wildlife and habitats, including establishing marine protected areas and reducing bycatch in fisheries. Overall, the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2022 aims to harness the power of the oceans to combat climate change and protect marine ecosystems for future generations. It represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and ocean conservation.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
American Samoa
Animal and plant health
Appropriations
Aquaculture
Aquatic ecology
Arctic and polar regions
Atmospheric science and weather
Birds
Buy American requirements
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Caribbean area
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
District of Columbia
Ecology
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Endangered and threatened species
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental technology
Executive agency funding and structure
Firearms and explosives
Floods and storm protection
Food industry and services
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Great Lakes
Guam
Gulf of Mexico
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Lakes and rivers
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Marine pollution
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Mining
Natural disasters
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Noise pollution
Northern Mariana Islands
Oil and gas
Palau
Puerto Rico
Radioactive wastes and releases
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Sales and excise taxes
Seafood
Solid waste and recycling
State and local government operations
Trade agreements and negotiations
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands
Water quality
Wetlands
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 511.