Bill · S. 1391· Senate(119-S-1391)
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009. It focuses on increasing collaboration between the Secretary of Commerce, through NOAA, and various local entities. The bill mandates more interaction with State and local governments, as well as Indian Tribes, regarding ocean acidification. It establishes specific requirements for advisory board membership and engagement policies. Additionally, it directs the Secretary to collaborate on vulnerability assessments and research planning.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill increases representation and coordination requirements for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances research and collaboration to address ocean acidification impacts on coastal environments.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill strengthens the framework for ocean acidification research and monitoring.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Communication Channels: The bill requires the establishment of an ongoing mechanism, such as a liaison or online platform, to allow industry members, coastal stakeholders, and scientific experts to provide input on research and monitoring. (Section 3(a))
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Increased Representation for Indigenous Groups: The bill adds two representatives from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribal organizations, and Tribal consortia to the Advisory Board. (Section 3(b))
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Formalized Tribal Engagement: The Advisory Board must develop and maintain a specific policy for engagement and coordination with Indian Tribes affected by ocean acidification. (Section 3(d))
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Support for Localized Management: The Secretary is directed to collaborate with State, local, and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments and research planning to help improve existing systems and programs. (Section 3(e))
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Focus on Equity: In carrying out these programs, the Secretary is required to prioritize underserved populations and entities when using NOAA resources. (Section 3(e))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to Board Composition: The bill changes the number of representatives in one subparagraph of the Advisory Board from six to four. (Section 3(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 Native Americans+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 4/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts