Bill updates federal ocean debris program and its nonprofit partner
Signed into lawS. 216Latest action
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan · Senator · AK
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Official title: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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S 216 combines and updates the laws governing NOAA's Marine Debris Program and the Marine Debris Foundation.
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What does this do?
The bill merges and updates the laws behind NOAA's Marine Debris Program and the Marine Debris Foundation, originally created under the Marine Debris Act and Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. It allows NOAA to make in-kind contributions to cleanup projects, changes board appointment rules and terms for the Foundation, requires a CEO to manage staff, sets office location rules, and expands eligible partners to include Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, regional organizations, and foreign governments.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects NOAA, the Marine Debris Foundation, tribal governments, and other organizations that partner on ocean cleanup work.
Why does it matter?
The changes are intended to streamline how the two programs are governed and funded, and to broaden which groups can formally partner with or receive grants from them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 23, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-65.