Congress 118 - HR 886 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

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Aquatic ecology Charitable contributions Department of Commerce Environmental Protection 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

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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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Mar 12, 2024

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Mar 11, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2024

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 73 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1076-1077)
Mar 11, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 73 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1076-1077)
Mar 11, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1080-1081)
Mar 11, 2024

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 11, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 886.
Mar 11, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1076-1078)
Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Sep 8, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-167, Part II.
Aug 25, 2023

House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2023.
Aug 25, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-167, Part I.
May 23, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 9.
May 23, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 23, 2023

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
May 17, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 17, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2023

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
Mar 23, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Feb 10, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 9, 2023

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.
Feb 9, 2023

Introduced in House

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