Bill · H.R. 5692· House(119-HR-5692)
Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act
- Introduced
- 10/6/2025
- Last activity
- 10/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nanette Barragán
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act aims to increase U.S. competitiveness in marine energy. It establishes the Marine Energy Acceleration Fund with $1,000,000,000 in authorized appropriations. The Secretary of Energy is tasked with conducting competitive solicitations for marine energy demonstration projects and research and development. Additionally, the bill directs the assessment of technical resource potential at various sites and the improvement of permitting processes through a task force. The Act also mandates a national assessment of the marine energy workforce to launch development programs.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8
The bill establishes a $1 billion fund specifically to accelerate marine energy technologies.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill allocates significant funds for research and development of marine energy technologies.
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
The bill authorizes funding for workforce development programs and marine energy demonstration projects to stimulate employment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Energy Resilience and Economic Opportunities: The bill prioritizes projects that support energy resilience and economic opportunities for rural communities, remote areas, Tribal communities, and low-income communities (Section 2(c)(3)(C)).
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Workforce Development: The Secretary is directed to launch workforce development programs in partnership with various entities, prioritizing communities near marine energy demonstration projects (Section 2(g)(2) and 2(g)(3)).
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Research and Education: Funds are allocated to power ocean-based scientific research and education, as well as to provide marine energy and education activities through National Marine Energy Centers (Section 2(c)(3)(D) and 2(d)(4)(B)).
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Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation: The bill prioritizes research that supports the development of technologies to monitor and mitigate impacts to marine and coastal ecosystems and communities (Section 2(d)(3)(C)). Additionally, it requires the deployment of environmental monitoring technologies to understand and mitigate potential environmental risks (Section 2(e)(2)(B)).
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Improved Permitting Efficiency: A task force is tasked with developing recommendations for efficient permitting processes to reduce time, cost, and uncertainty for marine energy projects (Section 2(f)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Environmental Risks: While the bill includes mitigation efforts, it acknowledges that projects involve potential environmental risks that require monitoring and data collection to understand (Section 2(e)(2)(B)).
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Potential Conflicts with Other Users: The assessment of technical resource potential is intended to characterize potential conflicts with other users of local marine resources (Section 2(e)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Union Workers+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+8Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Public Transit+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Improves College Affordability+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California