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OCEAN Act of 2020

Introduced: December 17, 2020 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020

This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to

  • protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife;
  • support fisheries;
  • support certain seaweed and shellfish farming;
  • help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and
  • reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
What's happening now December 17, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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