Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6076

Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

Ocean Cleanup: Funding for Plastic Waste Programs

Nov 19, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 8 months

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It is actively moving through the committee system, but no further votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.

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Likely to pass

This bill has support from both parties and updates a popular existing program. Since it is a bipartisan effort to continue current work, it has a strong chance of passing.

Key Points

This bill would keep federal programs running that help clean up plastic and trash from the oceans. It extends the timeline for these Environmental Protection Agency programs for five more years, moving the end date from 2025 to 2030.
The main goal is to improve how the United States manages waste so that plastic does not end up in the water. This includes funding for local projects that fix trash systems and improve recycling infrastructure in communities across the country.
By extending these programs, the government aims to protect marine life and keep beaches clean for people to enjoy. It helps local governments get the money they need to stop pollution at its source before it reaches the sea.

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Milestones

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Nov 19, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Nov 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Nov 18, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

Bill NumberHR 6076

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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