S. 5056
Referred to CommitteeOCEAN Act of 2020
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12/17/2020 • Senate
Summary
Ocean Climate Emergency Action Now Act of 2020 or the OCEAN Act of 2020
This bill addresses climate change and establishes programs and incentives concerning efforts to
- protect oceans, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife;
- support fisheries;
- support certain seaweed and shellfish farming;
- help coastal communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and sea level rise; and
- reduce or halt greenhouse gas emissions.
Introduced in Senate • 12/17/2020
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Originated in the Senate
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December 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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