H.R. 886Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

1 recorded action298 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR-01]
Cosponsors: 9 · 8 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Mar 12, 2024 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.

IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
Passed the HouseMar 11, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris.

The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects.

Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation.

The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community.

In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 886 as passed House on Mar 11, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 80

House Mar 11, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

326 Yea 73 Nay 32 not voting

Crossed both parties 73 of 399 voting members broke with their own party: 73 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors9 · 8 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 886 and vote against it. 6 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 8863 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 886 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: Consumer Technology Association PAC

Environment/Superfund · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV · Immigration +10 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSIONfiled by VENABLE LLP

Utilities5 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024Filing

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Banking · Aerospace · Automotive Industry +29 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

17 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-04. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.