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RepublicanBill · S. 3791· Senate(119-S-3791)

Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act

Rep. Wicker
Age: 75 years
Mississippi
Introduced
2/5/2026
Last activity
9/14/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
Sponsored by
Roger Wicker
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 8
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act. It updates and continues the funding for Regional Ocean Partnerships by amending the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation sets specific funding amounts out to fiscal year 2031. It also adds a funding limitation preventing the partnerships from using these funds to develop regulatory proposals, model regulations, or compliance programs. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements and makes technical corrections regarding the definitions and geographical scopes of the partnerships.

Yes· 3 of 22

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill ensures continued funding for regional ocean conservation and management.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+4

    Reauthorizes funding specifically for oceanographic research and partnerships.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    Supports the management and protection of marine public resources.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill authorizes new government spending for fiscal years 2028 through 2031.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases spending by reauthorizing and extending funding for ocean partnerships.