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Congress·Enacted·2 months ago

Updates to Federal Programs That Fight Ocean Trash

Also known as: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Legislative Progress

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✓ Review
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✓ President

Key Points

  • This bill tweaks how the federal ocean-trash program can work with outside groups, including using more flexible deals, not just grants.
  • It lets the ocean agency count some of its help as “in-kind” support, like staff time, equipment, or services, instead of only cash.
  • It reorganizes and tightens the rules for the Marine Debris Foundation, including clearer leadership roles and where its main office can be located.
  • It adds stronger outreach to Indian Tribes and Tribal Governments, and makes clear this does not replace formal government-to-government talks.
  • It extends funding authority for the Marine Debris Act through 2029 and adds $2 million for 2025 for the Foundation’s work.
EnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureInfrastructureForeign Policy

Milestones

13 milestones23 actions
Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-65.

Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-65.

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 18, 2025House

Presented to President.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill NumberS 216
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-65.

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