Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Northwest Straits: Reauthorize Marine Conservation Commission
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would renew a local advisory group focused on protecting and restoring marine waters in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound.
- The commission would include 14 members picked by county marine resource committees, the Washington governor, Interior Department tribal appointees, and others.
- The commission’s job is to support local committees, gather data, recommend restoration projects, and serve as a public forum—without making or enforcing federal rules.
- It would require yearly public reports on habitat, fish and wildlife health, water quality, data collection, and education outreach, including to underresourced communities.
- The program would be set to end 7 years after this reauthorization becomes law unless Congress extends it again.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3810-3811)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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