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HR 6076

Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

119th Congress Introduced by Suzanne Bonamici and 1 co-sponsor

HR 6076 reauthorizes federal marine debris cleanup and infrastructure programs to remove ocean pollution threatening U.S. fishing, tourism, and marine ecosystems.

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Bill Summary · HR 6076

Legislative bill overview

HR 6076 reauthorizes and expands federal programs aimed at removing marine debris from U.S. waters and coastlines. The bill provides funding and establishes infrastructure initiatives to combat ocean pollution, particularly focusing on derelict vessels, fishing gear, and other marine waste that threatens ecosystems and maritime navigation.

Why is this important

Marine debris causes approximately $364 million in annual economic losses to U.S. fishing and tourism industries while harming marine wildlife and coastal environments. This reauthorization ensures continued federal investment in cleanup operations and prevention infrastructure that individual states and private entities often cannot afford independently.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Disagreement over budget levels and how resources are distributed between coastal states with varying debris problems
  • Federal vs. state responsibility: Debate over whether federal government or states should bear primary costs for marine debris removal
  • Program scope: Questions about whether programs should focus narrowly on marine debris or expand to address broader ocean pollution issues like microplastics and industrial waste

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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