Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Senate Bill 4321 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T21:17:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4321 Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 9:17 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4321

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.

Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use appropriated funds for employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 4321

Bill S 4321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2022. Bill S 4321 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2022. Bill S 4321's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4321

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4321

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Aquatic ecology

- Charitable contributions

- Department of Commerce

- Indian social and development programs

- International organizations and cooperation

- Marine pollution

- Public contracts and procurement

- Public-private cooperation

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4321

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

A bill to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.