West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-26T03:53:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2849 West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/26/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2849

The West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 2849 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to safeguard ocean ecosystems along the West Coast. The bill includes provisions focused on protecting marine biodiversity, regulating offshore activities, and promoting sustainable practices to preserve the health of the region's oceans. Specific directives may include establishing protected marine areas, implementing stricter regulations on pollution and fishing activities, and supporting research initiatives to assess and mitigate threats to the marine environment. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2849/BILLS-119hr2849ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2849

Bill HR 2849 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2849 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2849's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 10, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2849

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To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Nylah Honeycutt

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11 months ago

I can't believe they're trying to pass this bill, it's so unfair! This is gonna mess everything up for us on the West Coast. Why can't they just leave things alone? #ridiculous