S. 1982 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
S. 1982 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2019, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 116-224
What it does
Save Our Seas 2.0 Act This bill establishes requirements and incentives to reduce, recycle, and prevent marine debris (e.g., plastic waste). TITLE I--COMBATING MARINE DEBRIS Subtitle A--Amendments to the Marine Debris Act (Sec. 101) This section increases the authorization of appropriations for the Marine Debris Act through FY2022.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2019
- Passed the SenateJan 9, 2020
- Passed the HouseOct 1, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2020
- Became lawDec 18, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-224. (Dec 18, 2020)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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