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PUGET SOS Act

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1144

The PUGET SOS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 1144, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region in Washington state.

The bill aims to improve the health and vitality of the Puget Sound ecosystem by providing funding for various conservation and restoration projects. This includes efforts to protect and restore critical habitats, improve water quality, and enhance the overall resilience of the ecosystem.

Additionally, the PUGET SOS Act seeks to support the local economy by promoting sustainable practices and creating jobs in the region. This includes funding for projects that promote sustainable fisheries, support local agriculture, and enhance recreational opportunities in the area. Overall, the PUGET SOS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the environmental and economic challenges facing the Puget Sound region. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and vitality of this important ecosystem.

Congressional Summary of HR 1144

Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET SOS Act

This bill provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. 

Specifically, the bill establishes a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency. It also establishes the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a State Advisory Committee.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1144

Bill HR 1144 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 16, 2021. Bill HR 1144 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2021.  Bill HR 1144's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1144

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1144

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Endangered and threatened species
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal-Indian relations
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Intergovernmental relations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marine pollution
- Pacific Ocean
- Puget Sound
- Scientific communication
- Washington State
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1144

PUGET SOS Act
PUGET SOS Act
Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act
PUGET SOS Act
Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activities to protect the water quality of Puget Sound, and for other purposes.
PUGET SOS Act
Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act
Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act
PUGET SOS Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1144

Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer
WashingtonDemocrat
Marilyn Strickland
Marilyn Strickland
WashingtonDemocrat
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
WashingtonDemocrat
Rick Larsen
Rick Larsen
WashingtonDemocrat
Suzan K. DelBene
Suzan K. DelBene
WashingtonDemocrat

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