US SB3086 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on December 12 2016 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-12-12 - Held at the desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2016 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2021 for: (1) the Marine Debris Program, which includes activities for reducing debris in oceans and coastal areas; (2) an information clearinghouse on marine debris; and (3) enforcement of laws about discarded marine debris from ships. The bill also revises the program by requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris.

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Title

Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2016

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-12-12HouseHeld at the desk.
2016-12-12HouseReceived in the House.
2016-12-12SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2016-12-10SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7107)
2016-12-10SenateThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
2016-12-10SenateS.Amdt.5172 Amendment SA 5172 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2016-12-10SenateS.Amdt.5172 Amendment SA 5172 proposed by Senator Boozman for Senator Sullivan. (consideration: CR S7107; text: CR S7107)
2016-12-10SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7106-7107)
2016-11-28SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.
2016-11-28SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-387.
2016-06-29SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2016-06-22SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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