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DemocratBill · S.Res. 935· Senate(119-SRES-935)

A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

Rep. Baldwin
Age: 64 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
9/30/2026
Last activity
9/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
Sponsored by
Tammy Baldwin
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Commemorations
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution designates October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day. It honors the anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. The text highlights the nationwide network of sanctuaries that conserve oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It notes that these areas protect biodiversity, historic shipwrecks, and sacred cultural places. Furthermore, the bill encourages people to visit and support these protected waters. Finally, it calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with communities to complete new sanctuary designations.

Yes· 3 of 17

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

    The resolution designates National Marine Sanctuary Day to highlight ocean conservation, protect biodiversity, and safeguard vital wildlife habitats.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4

    The bill calls on NOAA to partner with communities and complete designations of new national marine sanctuaries to conserve aquatic environments.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3

    The text notes that national marine sanctuaries help make oceans and coasts more resilient by protecting ecosystems that sequester carbon.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.