H.R. 2860 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 3, 2026. Received Jun 4, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends Northwest Straits ocean protection program
This bill reauthorizes a program called the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative for seven more years. The initiative and its advisory commission work to protect and restore ocean waters, habitats, and sea life in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound area in Washington state. The commission provides support to local marine resources groups, develops scientific recommendations for restoring and protecting the ocean ecosystem, and brings people together to discuss marine policy.
How it affects you
This primarily affects people in Washington state who depend on or care about the health of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fishing communities, environmental organizations, and residents in that region benefit from the commission's work to restore marine habitats and protect ocean species. For most other Americans, this has no direct effect.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Jan 12, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2860
AN ACT
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA-2) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 4, 2026: “Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Jun 3, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 374–49
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 211 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 162 | 49 | 6 |
49 members voted against most of their party: 49 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.