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Save Our Seas Act of 2018

Introduced: September 26, 2018 Introduced by: Sullivan, Dan Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-265.
Oct 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Oct 2, 2018
Presented to President.
Sep 27, 2018
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 27, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 27, 2018
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Sep 27, 2018
Held at the desk.
Sep 27, 2018
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2018
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

What's happening now October 11, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-265.

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