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Read. Follow. Verify.Reauthorization of the NOAA Marine Debris Program
Record date · December 4, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill extends the federal funding authorization for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program through the year 2028. It updates the existing to ensure the program can continue its work in identifying and removing trash from the ocean.
This legislation ensures the continued operation of federal efforts to clean up marine environments, impacting the budget and scope of ocean conservation services provided by NOAA through 2028.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The agency's Marine Debris Program receives extended authorization to operate through 2028.
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Retroactive Authorization
The bill authorizes funding starting from fiscal year 2018, effectively covering a period that has already passed.
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