Bill would extend ocean plastic cleanup funding through 2030

What does this do?

S 3022 extends the funding authorization expiration date for EPA programs fighting ocean plastic pollution and marine debris, originally created under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, from 2025 to 2030. It also makes a small technical wording fix to the law's text. It does not create new programs or change how existing programs operate.

Who does it affect?

The EPA, state and local governments receiving grants for waste management and recycling, and environmental organizations doing ocean cleanup work are directly affected. Businesses relying on federal recycling grants and communities near ports, rivers, and coastlines are also affected.

Why does it matter?

Without this extension, these EPA programs would lose funding authorization at the end of 2025, potentially disrupting cleanup, recycling infrastructure, and waste management efforts tied to marine debris.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Extends funding authorization to 2030
• No new dollar amount specified