Bill · H.R. 663· House(119-HR-663)
To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E86-87)
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration. It expresses a sense of Congress that such mining should not occur without a full and binding regulatory framework from the International Seabed Authority. The legislation directs the President to use United States influence in international organizations to call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining. Additionally, the President is tasked with opposing investments or financing for these activities. These actions should continue until the President provides a specific certification and a detailed report to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill seeks to prevent damage to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration by calling for a moratorium on deep seabed mining.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill's emphasis on protecting indigenous peoples who rely on ocean ecosystems supports Native American interests.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill calls for using United States influence within international organizations like the International Seabed Authority to establish global regulatory standards.
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 Marine Ecosystems: The bill identifies risks such as the loss of unique species, sediment plumes, noise pollution, and negative impacts on carbon sequestration (Section 1(a)(3)). By calling for a moratorium, the bill aims to prevent these environmental harms.
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Protection of Food Sources: The text notes that deep seabed mining could likely contaminate commercially important species of food fish (Section 1(a)(3)). Opposing these activities seeks to protect these food resources.
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Support for Ocean-Reliant Communities: The bill expresses a need to protect ocean ecosystems and the communities and activities that rely on them, specifically mentioning fisheries, indigenous peoples, and coastal communities (Section 1(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed in 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E86-87)
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan