3.0.0 3508 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z Senate S 2018-09-26 115 Maritime Safety Act of 2018 115 6175 HR 2018-11-13 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798. Related bill CRS Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act 115 6206 HR 2018-11-13 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 799. Related bill CRS First Step Act of 2018 115 756 S 2018-12-21 Became Public Law No: 115-391. Related bill CRS 2018-10-11 Became Public Law No: 115-265. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2018-10-11 Became Public Law No: 115-265. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2018-10-11 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2018-10-11 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2018-10-02 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2018-10-02 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2018-09-27 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2018-09-27 16:22:04 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2018-09-27 16:22:03 On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9135-9138) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 2018-09-27 16:22:03 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9135-9138) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2018-09-27 16:21:34 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9135-9138) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2018-09-27 16:21:34 Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider. Floor H30200 2 House floor actions 2018-09-27 15:31:56 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2018-09-27 12:16:18 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2018-09-26 Senate Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334) Floor 2018-09-26 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6330-6334; text: CR S6331-6334) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2018-09-26 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress S001198 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Dan Sullivan R AK N W000802 Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Sheldon Whitehouse D RI 2018-09-26 True I000024 Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] Jim Inhofe R OK 2018-09-26 True N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2018-09-26 True Public Law 115-265 Environmental Protection Accidents Administrative law and regulatory procedures Aquatic ecology Atmospheric science and weather Business records Coast guard Congressional oversight Department of Commerce Department of Homeland Security Department of State Department of the Interior Economic performance and conditions Emergency communications systems Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Executive agency funding and structure Foreign aid and international relief Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Great Lakes Hazardous wastes and toxic substances International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Marine pollution Materials Research and development Solid waste and recycling Trade agreements and negotiations Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Travel and tourism Wildlife conservation and habitat protection Environmental Protection 00 2018-09-26 Introduced in Senate 2019-03-18T16:47:38Z Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes maritime safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

]]> 49 2018-10-11 Public Law 2019-08-21T19:26:19Z Save Our Seas Act of 2018

This bill addresses marine debris and maritime safety issues.

Specifically, the bill amends the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the Marine Debris Program, including to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to severe marine debris events.

In addition, the bill expresses support for the Great Lakes Land-Based Marine Debris Action Plan.

Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018

The bill establishes marine safety requirements, such as requirements concerning vessel inspections, safety management plans, safety equipment, voyage data recorders, technology used in rescue operations, oversight of recognized organizations that act on behalf of the Coast Guard, and timely weather forecasts and hazard advisories.

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act

The U.S. Coast Guard may establish a Blue Technology Center of Expertise to promote awareness about blue technologies and their potential to enhance the Coast Guard's mission readiness and operational performance. Blue technology includes technology that supports maritime domain awareness (e.g., surveillance), search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, or protection of the marine environment.

]]> Save Our Seas Act of 2018 Display Title Save Our Seas Act of 2018 Short Titles as Passed Senate Save Our Seas Act of 2018 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Save Our Seas Act of 2018 Short Titles as Introduced Save Our Seas Act of 2018 Short Titles as Passed House Save Our Seas Act of 2018 H House Official Title as Introduced A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes. Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s3508enr/xml/BILLS-115s3508enr.xml Engrossed in Senate 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s3508es/xml/BILLS-115s3508es.xml Considered and Passed Senate 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115s3508cps/xml/BILLS-115s3508cps.xml 2018-10-12T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ265/uslm/PLAW-115publ265.xml Public Law 2018-10-11 Became Public Law No: 115-265. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.