Senate Bill 3277 - A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-11-09

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.

Alternative Names

A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Associated Legislation

To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Marine pollution

Solid waste and recycling

Water quality

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Committees and Subcommittees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Variations and Revisions