To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C, creates modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C, and creates removes prior text that would have 2. It relies on definition changes, grants, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Finance, Education, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C.
- Creates modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C.
- Creates removes prior text that would have 2.
- Creates removes prior text that would have 3.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C, creates modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C, and creates removes prior text that would have 2.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Finance, Education, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C, creates modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C, and creates removes prior text that would have 2.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. …
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