VoterlyH.R. 886: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Oregon · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2023-02-09
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 9
- Latest action Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] introduced H.R. 886. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 886 do?
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 d…
Who sponsored H.R. 886?
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D) of Oregon is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 886?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 886 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.