Bill · S.Res. 588· Senate(119-SRES-588)
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S294)
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution celebrates the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup which began in 1986. The Senate aims to recognize the significant impact of volunteer efforts in removing millions of pounds of trash from beaches and waterways. It highlights the importance of the data collected by volunteers for scientific research. The resolution supports the goals and ambitions of the International Coastal Cleanup. Furthermore, it encourages people in the United States to participate in these cleanup activities. Finally, it emphasizes the need to reduce plastic pollution by producing less plastic.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill supports the removal of ocean trash and aims to reduce the harm caused by plastic pollution.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
The resolution highlights the importance of reducing plastic pollution and addressing it at the source.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The resolution notes that anyone, anywhere, including those far inland, can take action for the oceans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouragement of Environmental Action: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to participate in International Coastal Cleanup activities (Section 3). This provides a simple way for anyone to take action for the oceans, whether they are on the coast or far inland.
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Environmental and Community Benefits: Local cleanups have an immediate, positive impact on the environment and communities (Whereas clauses). These efforts help prevent future harm from plastics already in the world.
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Scientific Advancement: The data collected by volunteers has resulted in the world's largest database of trackable, comparable data on ocean trash (Whereas clauses). This data has been used by peer-reviewed scientific papers to further understanding.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S294)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon