SENATE 318118th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3626)

A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

Last Action: 7/26/2023

Actions

2023-12-15Held at the desk.
2023-12-15Received in the House.
2023-12-14Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2023-12-13Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
2023-12-13Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5967-5968; text: CR S5967-5968)
2023-12-05Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.
2023-12-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
2023-12-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
2023-03-22Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2023-02-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2023-02-09Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-09 (00)

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 accept in-kind contributions for the program.

Cosponsors (5)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Gary Peters (D-MI)
Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Alex Padilla (D-CA)

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

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