HR1124Referred 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
2025-02-07
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Jared Huffman
Jared Huffman
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (537 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001068

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-02-07

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or expand protections and management programs for kelp forests and kelp ecosystems on public lands and in coastal waters. The legislation probably aims to support kelp restoration, research, or conservation efforts that benefit marine environments and the communities that depend on them, such as fishing industries and coastal residents. Kelp forests provide important habitat for fish and other marine life while also helping absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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