S 3508 115th Congress

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

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Became Public Law No: 115-265.

Summary

Save Our Seas Act of 2018 This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues. Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events. In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan. Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018 The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

Save Our Seas Act of 2018 This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues. Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events. Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018 The bill establishes maritime safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

Actions

2018-10-11T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-265.

2018-10-11T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-265.

2018-10-11T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-10-11T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-10-02T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-10-02T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2018-09-27T00:00:00

On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138)

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138)

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138)

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2018-09-27T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2018-09-26T00:00:00

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)

2018-09-26T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334)

2018-09-26T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

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Environmental Protection

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Save Our Seas Act of 2018

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