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S.756: First Step Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced March 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Versions
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| Dec. 30, 2018 | 7th |
| Nov. 4, 2018 | 8th |
| Oct. 28, 2018 | 6th |
| Oct. 14, 2018 | 2nd |
Bill Summary
Save Our Seas Act of 2017 or the SOS Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) 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. (Sec. 3) The bill also...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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Bill Actions
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 358 - 36 (Roll No. 448).
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 756.
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
Presented to President.
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 358 - 36 (Roll No. 448). (consideration: CR H10431; text: CR H10346-10360)
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| Dec. 20, 2018 |
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment. (consideration: CR H10346-10366)
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| Dec. 19, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 18, 2018 |
Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 12. Record Vote Number: 271.
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| Dec. 18, 2018 |
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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| Dec. 18, 2018 |
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S7740-7745, S7746-7752, S7753-7781)
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| Dec. 17, 2018 |
Vote in the SenateCloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 12. Record Vote Number: 267. |
| Dec. 17, 2018 |
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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| Dec. 17, 2018 |
Vote in the SenateCloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 12. Record Vote Number: 267. (text: CR S7650) |
| Dec. 17, 2018 |
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S7639)
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) presented in Senate.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Motion by Senator McConnell to concur in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) made in Senate.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 756 with an amendment (SA 4108) presented in Senate. (text: CR 7567)
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| July 26, 2018 |
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 25, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| July 25, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 756.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7640-7642) |
| July 25, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7640-7645)
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| June 27, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| June 27, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 27, 2018 |
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
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| Aug. 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| Aug. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Aug. 4, 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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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. |
| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4895)
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| July 24, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
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| July 24, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-135.
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| April 5, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| March 29, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) |