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US HR822
Resolution
Status
10/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Huffman
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AI Summary
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Designates October 23, 2025, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972
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Recognizes the National Marine Sanctuary System as a network of underwater parks conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources in marine and Great Lakes waters
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Acknowledges sanctuaries generate billions of dollars annually and support jobs in fishing, tourism, recreation, and scientific sectors
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Encourages responsible visitation and recreation in national marine sanctuaries and calls for federal agency cooperation to support sanctuary priorities
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Introduced October 21, 2025, by Rep. Huffman with bipartisan cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Description
Supporting the designation of October 23, 2025, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
10/21/2025