Senate Bill 5056
116th Congress(2019-2020)
OCEAN Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5056
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
Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020
This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to
- protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife;
- support fisheries;
- support certain seaweed and shellfish farming;
- help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and
- reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
December 17, 2020
12/17/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12/17/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:46 PM