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S. 2488 (108th)

Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 June 2004

Last action

24 November 2004 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

Subjects

Environment, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Education

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Summary

Marine Debris Research and Reduction Act - Establishes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Program of certain activities and grants for projects to reduce and prevent the occurrence and adverse impacts of marine debris on the marine environment and navigation safety. Requires the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce to: (1) undertake marine debris mapping, impact assessment, prevention, and removal efforts, with a focus on marine debris posing a threat to living marine resources (particularly endangered or protected species) and navigation safety; (2) improve efforts and actively seek to prevent and reduce commercial fishing gear losses, as well as to reduce adverse impacts of such gear on living marine resources and navigation safety; and (3) undertake outreach and education of stakeholders in the fishing, gear manufacturers, and other marine-dependent industries on threats associated with marine debris and approaches to identify, prevent, and remove such debris. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to undertake measures to reduce violations of MARPOL Annex V (Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973) and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships with respect to the discard of plastics and other garbage from vessels. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Marine Debris to: (1) coordinate a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among Federal agencies, in cooperation with nongovernmental organizations, industry, universities, State governments, Indian tribes, and other nations; and (2) foster cost-effective mechanisms to identify, reduce, and prevent marine debris.

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Timeline

  1. 2 June 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6349-6350)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 June 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 June 2004

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6350-6352)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 July 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 October 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 792.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 11 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-401.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 October 2004

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-401.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 November 2004

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11840)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 November 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 November 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 November 2004

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 November 2004

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 21 November 2004

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