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Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced: May 20, 2025 Introduced by: Larsen, Rick Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4:10 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3810-3811)
Jun 3, 2026 · 4:55 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4:55 PM EDT
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 2, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3769-3771; text: CR H3769-3770)
Jun 2, 2026 · 4:38 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2860.
Jan 12, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
Jan 12, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
Jul 15, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 3, 2026 House · vote #196 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 374–49 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now June 4, 2026

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1433 Identical bill Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jul 25, 2025
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · May 23, 2025
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Smith, Adam
Washington · May 20, 2025
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · May 19, 2025
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Strickland, Marilyn
Washington · May 19, 2025
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Randall, Emily
Washington · Apr 10, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2860/
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"H.R. 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2860/.
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