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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
4/10/2025, 5:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2620
Bill 119 hr 2620, also known as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, aims to make improvements to the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill seeks to enhance efforts to address marine debris, which is a growing environmental concern impacting oceans and marine life.
Specifically, the bill proposes amendments to the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to enhance the management of the Marine Debris Foundation, which is responsible for supporting research, education, and outreach efforts related to marine debris. The bill also suggests changes to the Marine Debris Program of NOAA, which focuses on monitoring and addressing marine debris in U.S. waters.
The goal of these amendments is to strengthen the effectiveness of these programs in combating marine debris and protecting marine ecosystems. By improving the administration of these initiatives, the bill aims to enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders working to address marine debris issues. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2620 seeks to bolster efforts to reduce marine debris pollution and promote sustainable practices to protect our oceans and marine life. It underscores the importance of addressing this pressing environmental issue and highlights the need for continued action to safeguard our marine ecosystems for future generations.
Specifically, the bill proposes amendments to the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to enhance the management of the Marine Debris Foundation, which is responsible for supporting research, education, and outreach efforts related to marine debris. The bill also suggests changes to the Marine Debris Program of NOAA, which focuses on monitoring and addressing marine debris in U.S. waters.
The goal of these amendments is to strengthen the effectiveness of these programs in combating marine debris and protecting marine ecosystems. By improving the administration of these initiatives, the bill aims to enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders working to address marine debris issues. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2620 seeks to bolster efforts to reduce marine debris pollution and promote sustainable practices to protect our oceans and marine life. It underscores the importance of addressing this pressing environmental issue and highlights the need for continued action to safeguard our marine ecosystems for future generations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2620
Bill HR 2620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2620 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2620's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2620
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2620
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2620
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.
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.
Comments

Sincere Pittman
502
8 months ago
This bill is so dumb, like why do we even need it? It's just a waste of time and money. I don't get why people are making such a big deal about it. Just let it pass already.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2620
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