Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$5,000across 1 reported contribution

Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
ALASKANS FOR DAN SULLIVAN	R SENATE PAC	$5,000	-	Dec 2024

Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.

The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Marine Debris Foundation manage projects and partnerships, potentially increasing the number of organizations and tribal entities eligible to participate in marine debris cleanup and research efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Indian Tribes

The bill mandates outreach best practices and explicitly includes them as eligible recipients for Foundation funding.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The agency receives new authority to provide in-kind contributions for projects and undergoes administrative title changes.

Marine Debris Foundation

The foundation faces changes to its board composition, office location options, and administrative structure.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 24, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates the administration of the Marine Debris Program and the Marine Debris Foundation to improve operations and expand outreach to Indian Tribes. It clarifies organizational structures, updates definitions, and allows for more flexible project funding and office locations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change existing tribal treaty rights?

No. The bill explicitly states that it cannot be construed to affect or modify any treaty or other right of any Tribal government.

Who is now eligible to receive funds from the Marine Debris Foundation?

The bill expands eligibility to include State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities.

Where can the Marine Debris Foundation be located?

The board may now choose to locate the principal office in the National Capital Region or in a .

Why It Matters

The bill changes how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Marine Debris Foundation manage projects and partnerships, potentially increasing the number of organizations and tribal entities eligible to participate in marine debris cleanup and research efforts.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill85% related

Improving Federal Financial Management Act (S. 4700)

This bill updates federal financial management requirements by shifting from a 5-year to a 4-year planning cycle and requiring agencies to create spec

Federal Bill

Reauthorization of the NOAA Marine Debris Program

This bill extends the federal funding authorization for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program through the

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Tribal Engagement

The bill marks a shift toward formalizing tribal outreach and inclusion within the Marine Debris Foundation's mandate.

Marine Debris Foundation Indian Tribes

Connected Entities

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The agency administering the Marine Debris Program.”Map →

personMr. Sullivan“Senator sponsoring the bill.”Map →

personSecretary of Commerce“Requires approval for certain actions.”Map →

organizationMarine Debris Foundation“A foundation supporting marine debris cleanup efforts.”Map →

personUnder Secretary“Position within NOAA.”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body passing the bill.”Map →

personMr. Whitehouse“Senator sponsoring the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz20
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