United StatesHouse would support a day honoring national marine sanctuaries
The House would support October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day and encourage people to visit these protected waters responsibly.
What it does
The House would support October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day and encourage responsible visits to the nation’s protected ocean and Great Lakes areas.
Federal agencies would be encouraged to balance their priorities and work together to support the 1972 law on ocean protection, research, and sanctuaries.
Argument forEncouraging responsible visits could help more people learn about protected waters and the wildlife and historic places they contain.
Argument againstBecause agency cooperation would remain voluntary, the resolution might do little to resolve competing federal priorities for protecting these waters.
More detail
The House would support designating National Marine Sanctuary Day and encourage responsible visits to national marine sanctuaries. The invitation extends to people in the United States and worldwide and covers national marine sanctuaries in ocean and Great Lakes waters. Visits would be encouraged, not required. The proposed recognition is for October 23, 2026.
The House would encourage federal agencies to balance their priorities and work together. The request concerns federal agencies supporting the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Agency cooperation would be encouraged, not required.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 22Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
Environment & Energy