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S. 3508 (115th)

Save Our Seas Act of 2018

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Introduced

26 September 2018

Last action

11 October 2018 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-265.

Sponsors

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]

Subjects

Environment

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7 April 2025

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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. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 2018

    Introduced

    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)

    Source: Floor

  2. 26 September 2018

    Introduced

    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)

    Source: Floor

  3. 26 September 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 2018

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 September 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 September 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 September 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 September 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 September 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 September 2018

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 September 2018

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 October 2018

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  13. 2 October 2018

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 October 2018

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-265.

    Source: President

  15. 11 October 2018

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  16. 11 October 2018

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Versions

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    Considered and Passed Senate · EN · 26 September 2018

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