Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

4/2/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 886

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris.

The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects.

Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation.

The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community.

In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 886

Bill HR 886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 886 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023.  Bill HR 886's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346. as of March 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 886

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 886

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

Aquatic ecologyCharitable contributionsDepartment of CommerceIndian social and development programsInternational organizations and cooperationMarine pollutionPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWater quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 886

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments ActTo 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.Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments ActSave Our Seas 2.0 Amendments ActSave Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 886

R
Suzanne Bonamici
Oregon(Democrat)
R
Mary Sattler Peltola
Alaska(Democrat)
R
Katie Porter
California(Democrat)
R
Chellie Pingree
Maine(Democrat)
R
Ted Lieu
California(Democrat)
R
Jared Huffman
California(Democrat)

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