HR1635: Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
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This bill supports designating October 23, 2026, as 'National Marine Sanctuary Day' in the United States. Marine sanctuaries are protected ocean areas managed by the federal government to conserve marine life and habitats. The bill is a symbolic measure expressing congressional support for this observance. It was recently introduced in Congress with support from lawmakers across both parties.
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Jack Bergman
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (30)
Jared Huffman
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Julia Brownley
Suzanne Bonamici
Maria Salazar