H.R.886 — Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
House Roll Call
H.R.886
| Bill | H.R.886 — Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 326 / Nay 73 / Present 0 / Not Voting 32 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 130 | 73 | 0 | 15 |
| D | 196 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act (HR 886) aims to enhance the United States’ efforts to combat marine debris and promote sustainable practices for ocean and coastal health. This legislation builds upon the original Save Our Seas Act, originally enacted in 2018, by expanding federal initiatives to address the growing problem of plastic pollution and other marine debris.
Key provisions of HR 886 include the establishment of a comprehensive national strategy to reduce marine debris, which mandates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to coordinate with various stakeholders, including state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. The bill emphasizes the importance of research and innovation in developing new technologies and practices to prevent and mitigate marine debris.
Funding for the initiatives outlined in HR 886 is authorized at $30 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. This funding is designated for grants and cooperative agreements aimed at supporting local and regional projects that effectively address marine debris. The bill also encourages public-private partnerships to leverage additional resources and expertise.
The legislation directly benefits coastal communities, marine ecosystems, and industries reliant on clean oceans, such as tourism and fishing. It also establishes a framework for regulating the disposal of plastics and other materials that contribute to marine debris, thereby promoting better waste management practices.
Key timelines include the bill’s introduction and passage in the House, followed by its receipt in the Senate, where it has been read twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 346) for further consideration. The bill’s progress reflects a growing bipartisan commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of marine resources.
Yea (326)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (73)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jeff Duncan
S
Scott Franklin
B
Bob Good
M
Mark Green
D
Debbie Lesko
A
Alexander Mooney
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
Not Voting (32)
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
G
Garret Graves
R
Raúl Grijalva
A
Ann Kuster
P
Patrick McHenry
D
Dean Phillips
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
