S. 216 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-65
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
6 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed December 26, 2025 · Introduced January 23, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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- Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 2 Modifications to the marine debris program of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 3 Modifications to the marine debris foundation, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 4 Transfers, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 5 Definitions, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 6 Conforming amendments, in the bill as introduced
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Official title
To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as passed senate
This bill reauthorizes and modifies administration of Marine Debris Program (MDP) activities and the Marine Debris Foundation. (The program and the foundation support efforts to assess, prevent, and otherwise address marine debris and its adverse impacts on the U.S. economy, the marine environment, and navigation safety.)
First, the bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Marine Debris Program through FY2029. The bill authorizes NOAA to provide contributions for MDP project costs on an in-kind basis in an amount that NOAA determines represents the value it derives from the project. The bill also authorizes NOAA to enter into agreements other than cooperative agreements, contracts, and grant agreements for projects.
Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation and reauthorizes it for FY2025. Among other changes, the bill designates the current Chief Operating Officer (i.e., the first officer or employee appointed by the board) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and specifies that the board has the authority to appoint, review the performance of, and remove the CEO. The bill authorizes the CEO to appoint, supervise, and remove foundation employees and officers.
Further, the bill directs the foundation to develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes and tribal governments. The foundation must locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community.
Finally, the bill authorizes the foundation to match contributions from regional organizations, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and foreign governments.
The official summary was written for the bill as passed Senate (May 20, 2025).
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 23
- CommitteeFeb 5
- HouseDec 15
- SenateMay 20
- SignedDec 26
As introduced: To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
6 sections
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Text: Reported to Senate
6 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
6 sections, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
6 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
Signed by President.
Show every recorded step (20)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
6 sections
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.
- Text: Reported to Senate
6 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
6 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)
HouseMr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
6 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
Every section
All 6 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Modifications to the marine debris program of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration
- Sec. 3Modifications to the marine debris foundation
- Sec. 4Transfers
- Sec. 5Definitions
- Sec. 6Conforming amendments
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)