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senate Bill S. 3086

Should the Feds Continue Cleaning Up Marine Debris?

Argument in favor

Continuing to remove marine debris is critical to maintaining healthy marine life and preventing damage to ships.

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07/04/2016

Unfortunately, somebody's got to do it! Do we just leave it, in hopes that "the other guy" will take care of the problem? Known dumpers should be heavily fined, if they aren't already.

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Alis's Opinion

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06/29/2016

Ah. It's wasteful to maintain the health of the oceans? Exactly where are you elected idjits thinking of living when the seas are a garbage dump that can no longer sustain life? Some magical place mentioned in Leviticus? It appears this falls into the category of planning for the future good of American citizens--something Congress abhors: what if one citizen in 321 million isn't worthy? OMG. A taker! Never, ever! Destroy the US and the planet so no one who doesn't pass the Bibical smell test benefits from what we loosely call civilization! This is a no brainer. DO IT! For your children even if you hate the idea of a black or brown child benefitting in 20 years.

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Lesia's Opinion

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07/01/2016

We have to take care of the oceans, duh. Are we fining and searching for significant offenders? Cut back on plastics folks. Let's do our part

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Argument opposed

This bill is a typical example of wasteful government spending on a program that doesn’t solve the root cause of the problem.

Gary's Opinion

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07/04/2016

Give it some teeth. If ships insist on dumping waste in the ocean, conscript them to help clean up. That would be a good international agreement.

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operaman's Opinion

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06/28/2016

Wonderful, another government boondoggle in the making. Again it looks like our Government is seeking money for the Marine junk pile Removal Department (MJPRD) under the EPA. Yes, 50,000 new officers sworn and armed-to-the-teeth hunting down the cause of ocean trash. No open water spaces will be safe. And then another 25,000 non-sworn personnel to round up the the trash and dispose of it. Maybe a whole fleet of collection vessels armed with the latest technologies. My actual feeling is that since this trash collects in specific regions of the sea, it should be under another United Nation boondoggle Department. And who knows, some landlocked country like Chad will sue the U.S. in the International Court at The Hague seeking $Billions of taxpayer money. If the U.N. can afford to buy and supply the world males with condoms, then certainly they can pay ocean trash pickup. Obama could manage the Union personnel after he leaves office since he knows how to bankrupt his own country. I've also heard he really, really like to travel. Good grief! Another round of Scotch please. However, I would like to know about "continue cleaning up." Money was allocated so let's hear the results before we dole out more cash. Personally, why won't some other country support the US? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is why. M

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Chris's Opinion

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07/10/2016

I agree that we should clean up our oceans but we ought to see the result of what we've spent already. Is it working or at least helping? Let's not spend money unwisely. I also think those who messed it up, ought to clean it up. That's what my parents taught me about the messes I make.

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bill Progress

Not enacted
The President has not signed this bill
The house has not voted
The senate Passed December 10th, 2016
Passed by Voice Vote
IntroducedJune 22nd, 2016

Bill Activity

06/22/2016
action
Introduced in Senate
06/22/2016
referral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/29/2016
calendar
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
11/28/2016
reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-387.
11/28/2016
calendar
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.
12/10/2016
action
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
12/10/2016
action
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
12/10/2016
vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/12/2016
action
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/12/2016
action
Received in the House.
12/12/2016
action
Held at the desk.

bill Progress

Not enacted
The President has not signed this bill
The house has not voted
The senate Passed December 10th, 2016
Passed by Voice Vote
IntroducedJune 22nd, 2016

Bill Data

Issues

Environment

Committees

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Sponsor

Sen Cory Booker

(D - NJ)

0 Cosponsors

Introduced 06/22/2016

Full text of Bill

Loraki's Opinion In Favor

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07/04/2016

Unfortunately, somebody's got to do it! Do we just leave it, in hopes that "the other guy" will take care of the problem? Known dumpers should be heavily fined, if they aren't already.

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Gary's Opinion Against

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07/04/2016

Give it some teeth. If ships insist on dumping waste in the ocean, conscript them to help clean up. That would be a good international agreement.

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Alis's Opinion In Favor

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06/29/2016

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operaman's Opinion Against

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06/28/2016

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Adam's Opinion In Favor

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07/07/2016

Protecting and preserving our natural environment is the single most important issue of our time. If our natural habitats are destroyed it will cause unlivable area first for small animals and eventually for us as human beings. Protecting the environment is in our own interest.

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Lesia's Opinion In Favor

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07/01/2016

We have to take care of the oceans, duh. Are we fining and searching for significant offenders? Cut back on plastics folks. Let's do our part

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Bill.W's Opinion In Favor

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06/29/2016

Using the ocean for a dump was never a good idea in the first place.

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Merideth's Opinion In Favor

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09/27/2016

Why wouldn't we do this? Our planet is our home and we need to start treating it like that.

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David's Opinion In Favor

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07/06/2016

Keeping water clean is important, even when the causes ca be eliminated first. If we wait to clean up all the sources, the water and its flora and fauna, may be beyond saving.

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Denny's Opinion In Favor

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07/05/2016

It's amazing to me that we as humans don't get the idea, if the ocean dies we won't be far behind. We should be responsible for the oceans cleanliness and preservation. Over fishing, trash from shipping,pollution from river run off, and not to be left out, OIL SPILLS. To politicians who believe in deregulation and government intervention! If you can't see this need to fund, you should just go to gulf region and ask if those people what they think. Pretty sure they'd tell you to go jump off the capital dome

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Dirtrhino's Opinion In Favor

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08/02/2016

Marine debris poses a hazard to both private boats as well as commercial interest on the high seas. It is good that this bill promotes collaboration between other groups to get the job done

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Patrick mike's Opinion In Favor

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11/18/2016

Work with any federal agencies, IN AMERICAN waters, fine. Expanding government to take care of other countries' messes is a non-starter! A country $ 19 TRILLION in debt doesn't have the luxury of cleaning up after those who won't clean up after themselves.

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wpeckham's Opinion In Favor

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07/02/2016

Opponents are absolutely correct that this does not attack the root of the problem, but we need this as well as a bill attacking the root of the problem. You don't refuse to clean up a mess just because you know it's going to happen again

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Katherine's Opinion In Favor

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07/19/2016

The oceans are a vital resource for all of us on this earth. We must protect it and keep it clean to be used for future generations. In addition, the ocean has value outside of our uses. The marine life that resides in these vast bodies of water are entitled to have clean environments in which to live. We have ruined that for them, and it is our job to fix it.

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Jim2423's Opinion In Favor

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06/30/2016

We support cheap plastic products and that is a majority of marine waste. Plastic bags and bottles should be banned, return the glass bottle and deposit and paper bags. Purchase your own shopping bags and get a discount from the stores by not using paper bags. Yes we created or helped create the marine waste, so we need to fund cleanup.

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