Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act
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Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10536, the Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act, would direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to study the impacts of dumping certain wastes in the San Pedro Basin. This would involve monitoring waste dumping, researching its scope and impact on the marine food web, developing tools to characterize ocean waste disposal, and exploring bioremediation possibilities for waste at offshore dump sites. The bill also allows the Administrator to provide grants to support studies on deep seafloor contamination.
The legislation specifically addresses "covered waste," which includes dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its related products, as well as other industrial wastes like military explosives and refinery byproducts. The studies would focus on understanding how these wastes affect the marine environment off the coast of California.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. If enacted, the Administrator would be required to submit a report within three years outlining strategies for further research and bioremediation in the San Pedro Basin, and identifying other offshore dump sites. The bill authorizes appropriations of $6,000,000 annually from fiscal year 2028 through 2034 to carry out its provisions.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10536 do?
- H.R. 10536, the Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act, would direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to study the impacts of dumping certain wastes in the San Pedro Basin. This would involve monitoring waste dumping, researching its scope and impact on the marine food web, developing tools to characterize ocean waste disposal, and exploring bioremediation possibilities for waste at offshore dump sites. The bill also allows the Administrator to provide grants to support studies on deep seafloor contamination. The legislation specifically addresses "covered waste," which includes dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its related products, as well as other industrial wastes like military explosives and refinery byproducts. The studies would focus on understanding how these wastes affect the marine environment off the coast of California. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. If enacted, the Administrator would be required to submit a report within three years outlining strategies for further research and bioremediation in the San Pedro Basin, and identifying other offshore dump sites. The bill authorizes appropriations of $6,000,000 annually from fiscal year 2028 through 2034 to carry out its provisions.
- Has H.R. 10536 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10536. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10536?
- H.R. 10536 was sponsored by Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10536?
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (24 Sep 2026).
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