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119th Congress · H.R. 2860 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsAdvisory bodiesAquatic ecologyEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesPacific OceanSeashores and lakeshoresState and local government operationsWashington StateWater qualityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2860

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LARSEN of Washington:H.R. 2860.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8.[Page H1602]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · [D-WA-2] · L000560
    Dem-WA-2 current · 13 terms · @RepRickLarsen · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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L000560
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current
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Rick Larsen
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Rick
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Larsen
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1965-06-15
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Current term (13 total)

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WA
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2
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Democrat
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://larsen.house.gov
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2163 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4702
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2163 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-2605
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (1)

  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 275, Bellingham, WA, 98225 · 360-733-4500 · fax 360-733-5144 · By appointment only · 48.7523829,-122.4785173
  • 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 9F, Wall Street Building, Everett, WA, 98201 · 425-252-3188 · fax 425-252-6606 · Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m · 47.9781562,-122.2076204

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0WA02080
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2026
name
LARSEN, RICK
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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House
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WA
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02
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Incumbent
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C
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2026
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null
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1999-05-24
last_file_date
2024-11-27
last_f2_date
2024-11-27
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,038,786.17
total_disbursements
$1,634,123.11
cash_on_hand_end_period
$652,099.53
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (6)

  • Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] · [D-WA-6] · R000621 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10 · original
    Dem-WA-6 current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] · [D-WA-10] · S001159 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-19
    Dem-WA-10 current · 3 terms · @RepStricklandWA · 2 district offices
  • Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] · [D-WA-1] · D000617 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-19
    Dem-WA-1 current · 8 terms · @RepDelBene · 1 district office
  • Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · [D-WA-9] · S000510 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-20
    Dem-WA-9 current · 15 terms · @RepAdamSmith · 1 district office
  • Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] · [D-WA-7] · J000298 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-23
    Dem-WA-7 current · 5 terms · @RepJayapal · 1 district office
  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] · [D-WA-8] · S001216 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-25
    Dem-WA-8 current · 4 terms · @RepKimSchrier · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-12T22:15:01ZReported By
    2025-07-15T21:24:10ZMarkup By
    2025-07-15T21:23:55ZDischarged from
    2025-04-10T13:04:35ZReferred To
    ↳ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (20)

  • 2026-06-04Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
  • 2026-06-03 16:55:48FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-03 16:55:47FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 49 (Roll no. 196).
    VoteHouse roll 196 — source
  • 2026-06-03 16:55:47Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 49 (Roll no. 196).
    VoteHouse roll 196 — source
  • 2026-06-03 16:10:20FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3810-3811)
  • 2026-06-02 16:38:03FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-06-02 16:30:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2860.
  • 2026-06-02 16:30:53FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3769-3771; text: CR H3769-3770)
  • 2026-06-02 16:30:39FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-01-12CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
  • 2026-01-12CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
  • 2026-01-12Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
  • 2025-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  • 2025-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-05-13Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-06-09T05:38:26Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-05T05:38:27Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-05T05:38:27Z
    To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-01-13T07:53:19Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-07-17T11:31:23Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-04-29T04:23:17Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-04-29T04:18:17Z
    To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-01-12 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

  • S 1433 (119) Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-09-29 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-437

Calendar number

null

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 2860, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 20252026-03-24T21:07:00Z
    As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on January 12, 2026

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