A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, S.3277 in the 118th Congress, proposes to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program focuses on addressing marine debris issues, which include the prevention, reduction, and removal of debris in U.S. waters. The bill aims to continue funding and support for NOAA's efforts in marine debris management, although specific amendments or funding levels are not detailed in the available summary or text.
S.3277 seeks to extend the authorization of NOAA's Marine Debris Program to continue efforts against marine debris, but the bill failed to advance and lacks detailed publicly available text or summary.
- The bill intends to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize NOAA's Marine Debris Program.
- The program addresses marine debris issues including prevention, reduction, and removal.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate but was held at the desk and ultimately failed or expired without further action.
['National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)', 'Environmental and marine conservation organizations', 'Coastal communities affected by marine debris', 'Fishing and maritime industries impacted by marine debris']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific provisions or funding.', "The bill's failure to advance may result in a lapse of authorization and funding for the Marine Debris Program.", 'Potential challenges in oversight and implementation cannot be assessed without detailed legislative language.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to ongoing federal efforts to manage marine debris under the Marine Debris Act. The latest recorded action was that the bill was held at the desk on December 4, 2024, and it is currently classified as failed or expired, indicating it did not progress through the legislative process.
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["A lapse in authorization could reduce NOAA's capacity to manage marine debris, potentially increasing environmental and economic impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems.", 'Environmental organizations and industries dependent on clean marine environments may face increased challenges without sustained federal support.', 'Delays or failure to reauthorize may affect public awareness and coordination efforts related to marine debris.']
Transparency is limited due to the absence of full bill text and official summary, restricting detailed public understanding of the bill's provisions and fiscal implications. The bill's failure to advance highlights the importance of monitoring reauthorization efforts for environmental programs to ensure continuity and accountability.
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