Reauthorize federal funding for the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative to protect marine resources in the Puget Sound region.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025?
The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2860, passed the House on June 3, 2026, and sits on the Senate legislative calendar. The Senate must now schedule a vote to advance the bill, but the binding constraint is the need for 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles. Historically, most bills that pass one chamber fail to become law because the Senate often does not schedule them for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2860 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 2026
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8783 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8783 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4579 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4579 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rick Larsen (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.