Reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Advisory Commission and authorizes $3 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to support marine protection work in the Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca region of Washington State.

Official title: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 10-APR-2025

Referred 10-APR-2025

Approved by committee 30-APR-2025

Reported 29-SEP-2025

On the calendar 29-SEP-2025

Key points

Authorizes $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out the program.
Sets the Commission at 14 members, appointed by county marine resources committees, Tribal government representatives, and the Governor of Washington.
Directs the Commission to recommend restoration and protection projects, collect marine resource data, consult with Tribal governments, and submit an annual public report.
Allows the Under Secretary to provide funds through a contract with the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve unless the Governor of Washington objects.

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor Patty Murray (D-WA) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Democrat