To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
HR 6781 reauthorizes the Marine Debris Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for fiscal years 2018 through 2028. This extension ensures continued funding for efforts to reduce marine debris, such as plastic waste in oceans and coastal areas. The program directly supports coastal communities, marine ecosystems, and industries by funding cleanup initiatives and prevention strategies. The bill amends the Marine Debris Act to update the authorization period, replacing an expired timeframe with a specific 10-year window for program operations.
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Introduced Dec 14, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Dec 14, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Dec 14, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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