To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.
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- House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-01-23
Plain-English Summary
This bill would prevent the U.S. government from issuing permits for companies to mine or explore for minerals in the deep ocean floor. The legislation aims to protect deep ocean ecosystems and marine life from the environmental damage that mining operations could cause, while also opposing international agreements that would allow such mining activities.
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