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H.R. 1425 (113th)

Marine Debris Emergency Act of 2013

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 April 2013

Last action

2 April 2014 · Reported

Status

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-398, Part I.

Sponsors

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Marine Debris Emergency Act of 2013 - Amends the Marine Debris Act to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): (1) to give preference under the Marine Debris Program to projects that address a severe marine debris event, including an event that has introduced or is likely to introduce marine invasive species to the United States; and (2) within 60 days after receiving a grant application with respect to such an event, to approve or disapprove such application and provide grant funds to an approved applicant. Authorizes state governors to request that the Administrator declare a severe marine debris event for such purpose. Requires the Administrator, within 30 days after receiving such request, to either declare such an event or provide a response explaining why not. Requires the Administrator to encourage grant recipients to: (1) educate staff and volunteers engaged in response efforts on the potential threats that marine debris and marine invasive species may pose, and (2) coordinate marine debris response efforts with appropriate entities. Defines "marine invasive species" to mean a marine nonindigenous species the introduction of which to the United States will, or is likely to: (1) cause economic or environmental harm; (2) threaten the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of infested waters; or (3) disrupt commercial, agricultural, aquacultural, or recreational activities dependent on infested waters.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 2013

    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. 9 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 April 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 April 2013

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 June 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 December 2013

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 December 2013

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 December 2013

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 April 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-398, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 2 April 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-398, Part I.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

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