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Protect coral reefs by restricting the trade of wild caught marine ornamental fish.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asSaving NEMO Act of 2025

What’s happening with Saving NEMO Act of 2025?

The Saving NEMO Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2176, has remained in House committees since March 17, 2025. The House Committee on Natural Resources must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the lack of committee action is the primary constraint. Most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote, and this outcome is the standard way that most legislative proposals end.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Saving NEMO Act of 2025 (H.R. 2176 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 6447 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 6447 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Ed Case (D-HI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.