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H.R.2748: SOS Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (35 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Save Our Seas Act of 2017 or the SOS Act of 2017 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. The bill also revises the program...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| May 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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| May 25, 2017 |
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.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |