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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
PUGET SOS Act Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act This bill provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. Specifically, the bill establishes (1) a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency; and (2) the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a State Advisory Committee.
AI Summary
This bill, the PUGET SOS Act (Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act), provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. Specifically, it establishes a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency and the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. The bill also establishes a State Advisory Committee to provide input and collaboration. The bill aims to coordinate federal efforts to restore and protect the Puget Sound, including by aligning activities with existing plans and initiatives like the Puget Sound Action Agenda and Salmon Recovery Plans.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Denny Heck (D)*,
Suzan DelBene (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 02/10/2020)
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