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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Rick Larsen, D-WA-2

13 terms · @RepRickLarsen

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2163 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4702 · 202-225-2605

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Emily E. Randall, D-WA-6Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Apr 10, 2025 · 1 term
Marilyn Strickland, D-WA-10
Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepStricklandWA
Suzan K. DelBene, D-WA-1
Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepDelBene
Adam Smith, D-WA-9
Co-sponsored May 20, 2025 · 15 terms · @RepAdamSmith
Pramila Jayapal, D-WA-7
Co-sponsored May 23, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJayapal
Kim Schrier, D-WA-8
Co-sponsored Jul 25, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepKimSchrier

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Natural Resources Committee
House Standing · Activity Jan 12, 2026

Actions (20)+

Jun 4, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026 · via 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).
Jun 3, 2026 · via 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).
Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3810-3811)
Jun 2, 2026 · via 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.
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2860.
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3769-3771; text: CR H3769-3770)
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
Jan 12, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
Jan 12, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
Jul 15, 2025 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
May 20, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 13, 2025 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Apr 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedApr 10, 2025

Policy areaEnvironmental Protection

RelatedS. 1433

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[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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