House Bill 2860
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2025
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The bill reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to protect and restore marine waters, habitats, and species in the Northwest Straits region.
It amends the Commission's membership, giving representation to marine resources committees, Tribal governments, and the Puget Sound Partnership.
The Commission is tasked with providing resources and technical support for marine resources committees, gathering marine resources data, and informing the public about marine ecosystem issues.
The bill sets a sunset date for the authority granted, terminating it 7 years after the enactment of the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2860
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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01/12/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
01/12/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
07/15/2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
07/15/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/15/2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
05/20/2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
05/13/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
04/10/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/10/2025
Introduced in House
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