United StatesRegional ocean partnerships would face limits on using federal funding
The proposal lists funding amounts for regional ocean partnerships through 2031 and would bar using covered money to develop rules or programs for following rules.
What it does
The proposal would set funding amounts of about $10.6 million to $11 million a year for regional ocean partnerships for 2028–2031.
Regional ocean partnerships, including coastal and Great Lakes groups, could not use money covered by this funding section to draft rules or develop programs for following rules.
Argument forThe listed funding amounts could help regional ocean partnerships plan their work through 2031 if the money becomes available.
Argument againstThe spending ban could limit partnerships’ options for addressing regional problems when shared rules or programs for following rules might help.
More detail
The proposal would set yearly funding amounts for regional ocean partnerships. The funding would cover regional ocean partnerships, including coastal and Great Lakes partnerships. The listed amounts cover fiscal years 2028 through 2031.
Partnerships could not use covered funding to draft proposed or sample rules or develop programs for following rules. The limit would cover regional ocean partnerships, including regional coastal and Great Lakes partnerships. The restriction would apply only to money made available under this funding section.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 6Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
Environment & EnergyTaxes & Budget