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HR7656Referred to Committee

ReSCUE Oceans Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-24
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (545 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001278

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

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

  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1)Original· 2026-02-24
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)Original· 2026-02-24

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 →

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-24

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The ReSCUE Oceans Act would establish new protections and restoration efforts for ocean ecosystems and marine habitats, likely including measures to reduce pollution, protect endangered marine species, and restore damaged coastal and ocean environments. The bill would affect fishing industries, coastal communities, environmental organizations, and federal agencies responsible for managing ocean resources. Congress is currently reviewing the specific provisions to determine which committees should handle different parts of the legislation.

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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