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119th Congress · S. 1433 · Introduced

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2031 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. The region stretches from Snohomish and Jefferson counties in Washington state to the Canadian border and includes the U.S. marine waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the San Juan Islands, and the northern area of the Puget Sound. The bill establishes requirements regarding the commission's membership, goals, and duties. 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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  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · [D-WA] · M001111
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @PattyMurray · 7 district offices

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2023-01-03
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Leadership roles (4)

  • Assistant Senate Minority Leader · senate · 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03
  • Assistant Senate Minority Leader · senate · 2021-01-03 – 2021-01-20
  • Assistant Senate Majority Leader · senate · 2021-01-20 – 2023-01-03
  • President Pro Tempore of the Senate · senate · 2021-01-03 – 2025-01-03

Committee memberships (18)

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 8
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Department of Homeland Security (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Education and the American Family (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Financial Services and General Government (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 5
  • Legislative Branch (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 3
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Primary Health and Retirement Security (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2

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District offices (7)

  • 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 9D, Everett, WA, 98201 · 425-259-6515 · fax 425-259-7152 · 47.9781562,-122.2076204
  • 915 2nd Ave., #2988, Jackson Federal Building, Seattle, WA, 98174 · 206-553-5545 · fax 206-553-0891 · 47.6045895,-122.3354608
  • 1323 Officer's Row, The Marshall House, Vancouver, WA, 98661 · 360-696-7797 · fax 360-696-7798 · 45.6276649,-122.657351
  • 1301 A Street, Ste 213, Tacoma, WA, 98402 · 253-572-3636 · 47.251512,-122.4362776
  • 920 West Riverside Avenue, Ste 485, Spokane, WA, 99201 · 509-624-9515 · 47.65856309999999,-117.4260604
  • 825 Jadwin Avenue, Suite 160K, Richland, WA, 99352 · 509-453-7462 · 46.2775135,-119.2760197
  • 771 Capitol Way Sound, Suite 502, Olympia, WA, 98501 · 360-205-2878 · 47.0415771,-122.9016531

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2022

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$20,425,812.41
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$23,588,816.44
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · [D-WA] · C000127 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10 · original
    Dem-WA current · 6 terms · @SenatorCantwell · 6 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-09-29T19:35:38ZReported By
    2025-04-30T14:00:00ZMarkup By
    2025-04-10T17:34:52ZReferred To

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  • 2025-09-29Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
  • 2025-09-29Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-67.
  • 2025-09-29Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-67.
  • 2025-04-30Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2025-10-01T04:53:14Z
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-04-29T13:18:17Z
    A bill 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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25 · 2025-09-29 · Reported to Senate

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2031 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. The region stretches from Snohomish and Jefferson counties in Washington state to the Canadian border and includes the U.S. marine waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the San Juan Islands, and the northern area of the Puget Sound.

The bill establishes requirements regarding the commission's membership, goals, and duties. 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

  • HR 2860 (119) Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-06-04 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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Laws

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  • S. Rept. 119-67

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  • S. 1433, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 20252025-06-17T14:41:00Z
    As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 30, 2025

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