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LEGISLATION/H.R. 2860

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

119-HR-2860119th CongressIntroduced Apr 10, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.

Sponsor

Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2](D-WA-2)
6 cosponsors

Summary

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill revises and reauthorizes for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory Commission. The initiative and the commission work to protect and restore marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits region (i.e., the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and of Puget Sound from the Canadian border to the south end of Snohomish County in Washington state).

Among other duties, the commission must provide resources and technical support for marine resources committees, develop scientifically sound restoration and protection recommendations, and serve as a public forum for informal policy discussions about the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits region.

Subjects

Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesPacific OceanSeashores and lakeshoresState and local government operationsWashington StateWater qualityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Actions (20)

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
Jun 4, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 49 (Roll no. 196).
Jun 3, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 49 (Roll no. 196).
Jun 3, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3810-3811)
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2860.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3769-3771; text: CR H3769-3770)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
Jan 12, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
Jan 12, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
Jan 12, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 20, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 13, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025Library of Congress
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