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H.R. 1171 (112th)

Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

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Introduced

17 March 2011

Last action

2 August 2012 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Marine Debris Act Reauthorization Amendments of 2011 - Reauthorizes appropriations through FY2016 for, and revises provisions of, the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act. Replaces provisions establishing within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Program with provisions establishing the Marine Debris Program. Revises provisions governing such Program, including by requiring the Administrator of NOAA to: (1) investigate, identify sources of, assess, reduce, remove, and prevent the occurrence of marine debris and to address and prevent adverse impacts of such debris on the marine environment, navigation safety, and the economy; (2) address land-based sources of marine debris, develop fishing gear modifications or alternatives to conventional fishing gear posing a threat to the marine environment, and develop effective nonregulatory measures and incentives to cooperatively reduce the volume of lost and discarded fishing gear and to aid in its recovery; (3) undertake national and regional coordination to assist states, Indian tribes, and regional organizations to address marine debris issues that are particular to their areas; (4) develop tools and products to improve efforts to address marine debris and make them available to researchers, the marine debris community, and the general public; and (5) lead the development and implementation of a strategy to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. Requires the Administrator to host a Global Marine Debris Coordination Conference in 2015 and at least every four years thereafter. Defines "marine debris" to mean any man-made object that: (1) intentionally or unintentionally, is discarded, disposed of, or abandoned; and (2) enters the coastal or marine environment directly from a vessel, a facility, or shore or indirectly, by being carried via a river, stream, or storm drain or by other means.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 December 2011

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 June 2012

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 7 June 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 7 June 2012

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-584, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-584, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 17 July 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 17 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-584, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  14. 17 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-584, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  15. 1 August 2012

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 August 2012

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5609-5610)

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 August 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5609-5610)

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 August 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 August 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5609-5612)

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 August 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 August 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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