Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Congress renews Northwest Straits marine conservation program with $3M a year through 2031
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Reauthorizes a federal program focused on protecting and restoring marine waters and wildlife in the Northwest Straits area of Puget Sound in Washington State.
- Keeps a local advisory commission with members picked by county marine resource groups, the Washington Governor, and Tribal representation coordinated by the Interior Department.
- Sets the commission’s job as supporting local projects and data collection, helping track ecosystem health, and sharing science-based recommendations with decisionmakers.
- Requires the commission to consult Tribal governments so its work does not violate Tribal treaty rights, and allows partnerships with nonprofits and acceptance of donations.
- Authorizes $3 million each year for 2026 through 2031 for this work, and requires yearly public reports on progress like habitat, water quality, and education outreach.
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-67.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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