A bill to support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, and for other purposes.

1/14/2025, 6:51 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 5629, also known as the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide support for activities aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the marine environment.

The bill outlines various measures to achieve this goal, including funding for research and development of technologies that can effectively remove carbon dioxide from the oceans. It also calls for the establishment of partnerships between government agencies, research institutions, and private sector organizations to collaborate on marine carbon dioxide removal efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of these activities, as well as for evaluating the effectiveness of different carbon dioxide removal methods. It also emphasizes the importance of considering the potential environmental impacts of these activities and ensuring that they are conducted in a sustainable and responsible manner. Overall, the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act" aims to address the pressing issue of carbon dioxide accumulation in the oceans and support efforts to mitigate its harmful effects on marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5629

Introduced on
2024-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 5629, also known as the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide support for activities aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the marine environment.

The bill outlines various measures to achieve this goal, including funding for research and development of technologies that can effectively remove carbon dioxide from the oceans. It also calls for the establishment of partnerships between government agencies, research institutions, and private sector organizations to collaborate on marine carbon dioxide removal efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of these activities, as well as for evaluating the effectiveness of different carbon dioxide removal methods. It also emphasizes the importance of considering the potential environmental impacts of these activities and ensuring that they are conducted in a sustainable and responsible manner. Overall, the "Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Support Act" aims to address the pressing issue of carbon dioxide accumulation in the oceans and support efforts to mitigate its harmful effects on marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole.

Comments

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Maci Hoyle
@bouquet_garni_rose_usquaebach62164
I have concerns about the potential impacts of this bill on our marine ecosystems and the effectiveness of carbon dioxide removal activities. It is important to carefully consider the long-term consequences of such legislation before moving forward. ...

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/19/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.