It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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Why This Matters
This bill reauthorizes funding for Regional Ocean Partnerships and sets specific funding amounts for the next five years.
If you live in a coastal area, this bill secures over $11.5 million annually for ocean conservation efforts until 2031.
Who this affects
Coastal communities · Environmental organizations
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill continues funding for Regional Ocean Partnerships for five more years.
2It allocates over $11.5 million for each fiscal year from 2028 to 2031.