H.R. 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-04 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-01-12):
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill revises and reauthorizes for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory Commission. The initiative and the commission work to protect and restore marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits region (i.e., the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and of Puget Sound from the Canadian border to the south end of Snohomish County in Washington state).
Among other duties, the commission must provide resources and technical support for marine resources committees, develop scientifically sound restoration and protection recommendations, and serve as a public forum for informal policy discussions about the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits region.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Emily Randall | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Marilyn Strickland | D WA 2025-05-19 |
| Suzan K. DelBene | D WA 2025-05-19 |
| Adam Smith | D WA 2025-05-20 |
| Pramila Jayapal | D WA 2025-05-23 |
| Kim Schrier | D WA 2025-07-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2860 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2860?
H.R. 2860 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2860 are available on congress.gov.
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