Bill · H.Res. 822· House(119-HRES-822)

Supporting the designation of October 23, 2025, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

Age: 62 years

California

Introduced: 10/21/2025
Last activity: 10/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Jared Huffman
Cosponsors: - 10 - 2

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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 supports designating October 23, 2025, as National Marine Sanctuary Day. It honors the 1972 law that started this conservation era and highlights the nationwide network of underwater parks. The text notes that these sanctuaries protect wildlife habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural sites while supporting coastal economies and tourism. It encourages people to responsibly visit these waters and recognizes their importance for recreation and conservation. Finally, the measure encourages federal agencies to work together to support the priorities of the original 1972 act.

Yes· 3 of 14

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The resolution celebrates the National Marine Sanctuary System's role in conserving wildlife habitats and marine ecosystems.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill supports the management and preservation of underwater public parks and natural resources.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Supports small businesses and commercial sectors reliant on marine tourism and recreation.