Bill · H.Res. 482· House(119-HRES-482)
Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes World Oceans Day and emphasizes the necessity of protecting, conserving, maintaining, and rebuilding the ocean and its resources. It highlights various threats to the ocean, including ocean acidification, warming temperatures, plastic pollution, and marine debris. The text notes the importance of the ocean for food security, the economy, and various cultures, including Indigenous people and Tribes. It aims to acknowledge the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Finally, the resolution commits to increasing Federal investment in scientific research and monitoring to address climate effects and management challenges.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill emphasizes protecting, conserving, and rebuilding ocean resources against various threats.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The resolution explicitly commits to increasing federal investment in scientific research for ocean science.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution affirms the importance of the ocean to Indigenous people and Tribes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Scientific Understanding: The resolution commits to increasing Federal investment in scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing ocean and mitigate the effects of a changing climate (Section 3).
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Economic and Food Security Support: By addressing threats like ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, and changing fish distributions, the resolution aims to protect the livelihoods and food security of coastal communities (Whereas clauses regarding fish stocks and biodiversity).
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Protection of Cultural Heritage: The resolution affirms the stewardship of ocean resources and cultures that are vital to present and future generations, specifically noting the deep connection of Indigenous people and Tribes to the ocean (Whereas clauses and Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+7Improves Public Land Management+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 6/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida