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S513Referred to Committee

Help Our Kelp Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-11
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR · Senator
Votes with party: 65.3% (323 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001176

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)Original· 2025-02-11
  • Angus S. King Jr. (I-ME)Original· 2025-02-11
  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2025-02-11
  • Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)· 2025-02-12
  • Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)· 2026-03-25

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2025-02-11

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or expand programs to support kelp farming and harvesting in U.S. waters, potentially providing funding, research, or regulatory support for the kelp industry. Kelp farming could help coastal communities economically while also providing environmental benefits like carbon sequestration and improved water quality. The bill affects fishing communities, environmental organizations, and coastal states interested in sustainable ocean resources.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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