Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

## Summary This bill, titled the *Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act*, aims to extend funding and authorization for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs targeting plastic waste and marine debris. It modifies the existing Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by updating the expiration date of these programs from 2025 to 2030, ensuring they can continue operating for another five years. The bill also corrects minor technical language in the original law by inserting the word “in” after “described” in two sections. These changes support long-term efforts to reduce plastic pollution in oceans and waterways, improve waste management infrastructure, and promote recycling initiatives. By reauthorizing these programs, the bill seeks to maintain federal support for combating marine debris, which harms ecosystems, wildlife, and coastal economies. ## Key Points - Reauthorization of EPA Programs: Extends the authorization of EPA programs focused on plastic waste reduction and marine debris cleanup from 2025 to 2030. - Technical Language Fix: Adds the word “in” after “described” in two paragraphs to clarify the law’s wording. - Continuity of Efforts: Ensures sustained funding and operations for initiatives addressing plastic pollution and marine debris. - Focus on Infrastructure: Supports infrastructure improvements to better manage waste and prevent plastics from entering waterways. - Collaborative Approach: Likely maintains partnerships with states, local governments, and private entities to tackle pollution at multiple levels. ## Impact Areas - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Directly affects EPA’s ability to fund and run programs targeting plastic waste and marine debris. - Coastal Communities and States: Benefits regions impacted by ocean pollution through continued cleanup efforts and infrastructure investments. - Recycling and Waste Management Industries: Encourages innovation and growth in sectors working to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling systems. - Marine Ecosystems: Aims to reduce plastic pollution in oceans, protecting marine life and habitats. - Federal Legislative Priorities: Signals ongoing congressional commitment to addressing environmental challenges through reauthorized funding.