Senate Bill 5030
116th Congress(2019-2020)
UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5030
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Unify Nations In Trash Elimination for our Oceans Act of 2020 or the UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of State to work with federal agencies, foreign countries, and international organizations to establish a Trust Fund for Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution. Grants must be provided from the fund to prevent or reduce marine debris, such as plastic pollution.
December 16, 2020
12/16/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12/16/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:47 PM