Bill · H.R. 3748· House(119-HR-3748)
MARITIME Act
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ami Bera
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MARITIME Act," focuses on the impacts of sea level rise on national statehood and maritime zones. It establishes a policy that sea level rise should not result in a country losing its statehood or its membership in international organizations. Furthermore, the policy aims to ensure that rising seas do not diminish maritime zones used for food and livelihoods. The United States intends to work with other nations to preserve these established maritime rights and entitlements. Finally, the Act requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding efforts to promote these policies globally.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill fosters international cooperation to protect the sovereignty and maritime rights of coastal nations.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
It encourages the State Department to engage with international organizations to resolve sea-level rise challenges.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill addresses the legal and territorial implications of climate-driven sea level rise.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Statehood and International Membership: The bill states that sea level rise driven by climate change should not cause a country to lose its statehood or its membership in the United Nations and other international organizations (Section 3, subsection 1).
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Preservation of Resources and Livelihoods: The policy aims to ensure that sea level rise does not diminish maritime zones that island States and coastal States rely on for food and livelihoods (Section 3, subsection 3).
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Stability of Maritime Rights: The Act seeks to preserve the legitimacy of maritime zones and associated rights that were established consistent with international law (Section 3, subsection 4).
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Support for Local Initiatives: The United States intends to support initiatives by the Pacific Islands Forum and the Alliance of Small Island States to determine, memorialize, and publish coastal baselines (Section 3, subsection 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa