Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)· Introduced November 18, 2025

Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

H.R. 6076 · House bill Environmental Protection

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity November 19, 2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act'', aims to amend the existing Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize certain Environmental Protection Agency programs. Specifically, it modifies Section 302(g) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. The changes involve adjusting the language in paragraphs (1) and (2). The amendment seeks to extend a specific timeframe from 2025 to 2030.

Yes

Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill extends the timeline for EPA programs aimed at combating plastic waste and marine debris through 2030.
Scored +4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The extension of marine debris infrastructure programs helps protect public lands and waters from plastic pollution.
Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Continued efforts to reduce marine debris can benefit coastal urban areas and their water quality.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Extended Program Duration: By striking 2025'' and inserting 2030'', the bill extends the timeline for certain EPA programs to combat plastic waste (Section 2). This extension could provide continued support for marine debris infrastructure initiatives.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.

Environment Energy And Infrastructure: Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill extends the timeline for EPA programs aimed at combating plastic waste and marine debris through 2030. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The extension of marine debris infrastructure programs helps protect public lands and waters from plastic pollution.
Demographic And Interest Groups: Would people in cities be better off under this? — Continued efforts to reduce marine debris can benefit coastal urban areas and their water quality.