H. Res. 482 (119th)Bill Overview

Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.

Environmental Protection|Environmental Protection
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Jun 6, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e…

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President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

Non‑binding House resolution recognizing World Oceans Day, affirming stewardship of ocean resources, and committing to increase federal investment in ocean science, monitoring, and international cooperation to address climate-driven ocean threats.

Passage0/100

House simple resolutions express chamber views and do not become law; content is low controversy but not legally binding.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a clear and detailed commemorative resolution that documents ocean-related issues and expresses recognition and general commitments. It is effective at naming problems and situating the recognition within existing national and international initiatives. It does not, however, provide specific mechanisms, implementation steps, funding details, or accountability measures for its expressed commitment to increase Federal investment.

Contention55/100

Liberals emphasize urgent climate and justice funding; conservatives fear federal spending and mandates.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Federal agenciesFederal agencies
Likely helped
  • Federal agenciesCould encourage increased federal research funding for ocean science, monitoring, and mapping.
  • Federal agenciesMay strengthen federal, tribal, and international collaboration on marine conservation and plastics reduction.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCould support coastal economies by informing management that protects fisheries and tourism.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersNon-binding language may be largely symbolic and not result in actual budget increases.
  • Federal agenciesCalls for increased federal investment could lead to higher taxpayer costs or reallocated budgets.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay signal future regulatory actions imposing compliance costs on fisheries and marine industries.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize urgent climate and justice funding; conservatives fear federal spending and mandates.
Progressive95%

Strongly supportive.

Sees the resolution as a necessary reaffirmation of ocean protection, climate action, and environmental justice.

Wants the commitments translated into concrete funding, Tribal consultation, and stronger regulatory measures.

Leans supportive
Centrist75%

Generally supportive but pragmatic.

Values the science and economic protection goals but seeks clarity on costs, measurable outcomes, and coordination with states and existing programs.

Leans supportive
Conservative40%

Cautiously skeptical.

Supports protecting fisheries and coastal jobs in principle, but worries the resolution implies increased federal spending, regulatory expansion, and international obligations without fiscal discipline.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

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President

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Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolutions express chamber views and do not become law; content is low controversy but not legally binding.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule the measure for floor consideration
  • Interpretation of the nonbinding 'commit to increasing investment' language
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberals emphasize urgent climate and justice funding; conservatives fear federal spending and mandates.

House simple resolutions express chamber views and do not become law; content is low controversy but not legally binding.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a clear and detailed commemorative resolution that documents ocean-related issues and expresses recognition and general commitments. It is effective at n…

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