Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act
- Bill Number
- S. 3022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-20: Held at the desk.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-09T15:49:04Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs established under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to address marine debris and plastic waste through 2030.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 302(g) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C. 4282(g)) in paragraphs (1) and (2).
- Inserts the word "in" after "described" for grammatical correction.
- Extends the authorization period by replacing "2025" with "2030".
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill extends the duration of EPA marine debris infrastructure programs by five years, from an end date of 2025 to 2030. It also makes a minor technical wording adjustment in the statute.
Potential Impacts
- Allows continued federal support for EPA initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and marine debris.
- May sustain funding and project activities for waste management infrastructure through the extended period.
- Limited direct effects on international relations, as the focus remains on domestic EPA programs.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which administers the programs.
- State and local governments involved in marine debris cleanup and infrastructure projects.
- Communities and industries in coastal areas impacted by plastic pollution.
- Organizations focused on environmental protection and waste reduction.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure involves a straightforward extension of existing authorizations with no apparent constitutional concerns or major shifts in legal authority. It reflects ongoing congressional support for environmental programs without introducing new regulatory frameworks.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-20: Held at the desk.
- 2025-11-20: Received in the House.
- 2025-11-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2025-11-19: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8248)
- 2025-11-19: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-10-29: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 230.
- 2025-10-29: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
- 2025-10-29: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
- 2025-10-29: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025-10-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2025-10-21: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-11-19 — PDF (4 pages)
- Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-10-21 — PDF (2 pages)
- Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-10-29 — PDF (4 pages)