119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Dec 26, 2025
S. 216Signed Into LawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Senate passes legislation to reduce marine debris and ocean pollution prevention
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jan 23, 2025
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Introduced
Jan 23
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Senate committee
Feb 5
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Senate floor
May 20
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House
Dec 15
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Cosponsors (1)
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All Democratic.
Activity timeline
Dec 26
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Became Public Law No: 119-65.
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Became Public Law No: 119-65.
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
Dec 15
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.
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All 23 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 26
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
Dec 26
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
Dec 26
Signed by President.
Dec 26
Signed by President.
Dec 18
HOUSEPresented to President.
Dec 18
Presented to President.
Dec 15
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 15
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.
Dec 15
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5867-5869)
Dec 15
HOUSEMr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 26
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
May 26
HOUSEReceived in the House.
May 23
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
May 20
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3001-3002; text: CR S3001-3002)
May 20
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Apr 8
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
Apr 8
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.
Apr 8
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-12.
Feb 5
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 23
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 23
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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