Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill: 118-hr-886
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Charitable contributions
Department of Commerce
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

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

 
This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.
 
Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use up to 12% of appropriated funds for administrative expenses. Those expenses may include employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.
 
In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. 
 
The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.
 
NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 

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 allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.
 
In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. 

action_date: 2023-09-08
text: 

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

 
This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.
 
Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.
 
In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. 
 
The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.
 
NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.

action_date: 2024-03-11
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1080-1081)
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: 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.
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 886.
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1076-1078)
action_date: 2024-03-11
text: Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-09-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
action_date: 2023-09-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-167, Part II.
action_date: 2023-09-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-167, Part II.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2023.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-167, Part I.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-167, Part I.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 9.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 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.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 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.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in House