Save Our Seas Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3508
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aquatic ecology
Atmospheric science and weather
Business records
Coast guard
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Department of Homeland Security
Department of State
Department of the Interior
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency communications systems
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Great Lakes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Marine pollution
Materials
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling
Trade agreements and negotiations
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 

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. 
 

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

 
The bill establishes maritime safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, 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.

action_date: 2018-10-11
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-11
text: Became Public Law No: 115-265.
action_date: 2018-10-11
text: Became Public Law No: 115-265.
action_date: 2018-10-11
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-10-11
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 115-265