H.R. 2860: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor
Rick Larsen
Democrat · WA-2
What H.R. 2860 does
H.R. 2860 would reauthorize for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory Commission, which work to protect and restore marine waters, habitats and species in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound, from the Canadian border to the south end of Snohomish County in Washington state.
Under the bill, the commission would provide resources and technical support to local marine resources committees, develops restoration and protection recommendations, and serves as a public forum for informal discussion of the region's marine ecosystem.
How the House voted
Passed · June 3, 202649 Republicans broke with their party to vote no
Brian Babin
Aaron Bean
Andy Biggs
Sheri Biggs
Lauren Boebert
Josh Brecheen
Tim Burchett
Eric Burlison
Katherine Cammack
Ben Cline
Michael Cloud
Andrew ClydeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2860 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act · Roll no. 196 · Official record
HR2860 Legislative Journey
Sent to Senate
Jun 4, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.
House: Vote: 374-49
Jun 3, 2026
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).
House: Vote Held
Jun 2, 2026
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.
House: Committee Action
Jan 12, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-437.
House: Passed Committee
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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House: Committee Action
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
House: Committee Action
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
House: Committee Action
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
About the Sponsor
Rick Larsen
Democrat, Washington's 2nd congressional district · 25 years in Congress
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure
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Cosponsors (6)
All 6 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 1 state: Washington.
Committee Sponsors
Natural Resources Committee
1 of 45 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 2860 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Natural Resources
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Jun 4, 2026
H.R. 2860 Bill Text
“To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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