Extends funding for marine debris programs and helps Tribal communities get more support to fight ocean trash.
This bill would extend funding for programs that tackle marine debris, like plastic pollution in our oceans and Great Lakes. It would also make it easier for Indian Tribes, Tribal Governments, and other groups to get money and support for their own cleanup efforts, while improving how the main foundation works.
Currently, the Marine Debris Act programs have funding authorizations that would expire sooner, and the Marine Debris Foundation has a different administrative structure. This bill would extend the Marine Debris Act's funding authorization through the government's budget year 2029 and add $2,000,000 for the Marine Debris Foundation in fiscal year 2025. It would also expand who can receive funds to include Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, regional organizations, and foreign governments, and require better outreach to Tribal communities.
S 216 · 119th Congress · January 23, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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