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CORE Act of 2025
6/26/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2556
Bill 119 HR 2556, also known as the Offshore Energy Resource Assessment and Mapping Act, aims to improve national security and energy independence by conducting a thorough assessment and mapping of offshore energy resources. The bill establishes a framework for regularly reviewing and standardizing methodologies for exploring offshore resources.
The main goal of this legislation is to increase the United States' understanding of its offshore energy potential, which includes oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power. By conducting comprehensive assessments and mapping of these resources, the government can better plan for future energy needs and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of national security in relation to offshore energy resources. By enhancing our knowledge of these resources, the government can better protect and secure them from potential threats. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2556 seeks to promote energy independence, national security, and environmental sustainability through the comprehensive assessment and mapping of offshore energy resources.
The main goal of this legislation is to increase the United States' understanding of its offshore energy potential, which includes oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power. By conducting comprehensive assessments and mapping of these resources, the government can better plan for future energy needs and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of national security in relation to offshore energy resources. By enhancing our knowledge of these resources, the government can better protect and secure them from potential threats. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2556 seeks to promote energy independence, national security, and environmental sustainability through the comprehensive assessment and mapping of offshore energy resources.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2556
Bill HR 2556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2556 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2556's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18. as of June 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2556
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2556
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alaska
- Bahamas
- California
- Canada
- Caribbean area
- Cuba
- Europe
- Geography and mapping
- Government studies and investigations
- Hawaii
- International law and treaties
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Mexico
- Mining
- North America
- Oil and gas
- Oregon
- Russia
- Washington State
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2556
To enhance national security and energy independence through comprehensive offshore energy resource assessment and mapping, to establish a framework for the regular review and standardization of offshore resource exploration methodologies, and for related purposes.
To enhance national security and energy independence through comprehensive offshore energy resource assessment and mapping, to establish a framework for the regular review and standardization of offshore resource exploration methodologies, and for related purposes.
Comments

Jefferson Kendall
580
10 months ago
I don't get why they're pushing for this. Seems like it's gonna cause more problems than it solves.

Adalynn Faulkner
552
9 months ago
I heard about this new bill, and I think it's supposed to help protect public lands and water resources. Does anyone know how this will impact our communities in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2556
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