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H.R. 886 118th Congress House

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Official title: 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 … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: February 9, 2023 Introduced by: Suzanne Bonamici Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 23, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 9.
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
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 11, 2024 House · vote #80 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 326–73 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 12, 2024

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 318 Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 5
Eshoo, Anna
· Jul 13, 2023
Porter, Katie
· May 18, 2023
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Feb 14, 2023
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Feb 9, 2023
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Feb 9, 2023
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Feb 9, 2023
Peltola, Mary
· Feb 9, 2023
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Feb 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 886: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-886/
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"H.R. 886: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-886/.
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