Bills · S 1391
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1391Public Lands and Natural Resources
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
INTRO APR 9· LAST ACTION APR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenOcean acidification is a significant environmental problem where ocean waters become more acidic, threatening shellfish, coral reefs, and the entire marine food web. This bill matters because it aims to make federal efforts to address this problem more effective by bringing in the people most directly impacted: coastal communities, including Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. By including their local knowledge and needs in research and planning, the bill could lead to more relevant science, better-informed local decisions, and more resilient communities facing changing ocean conditions.
If this bill doesn't become law, federal efforts to combat ocean acidification might continue with less input from those on the front lines. This could mean missing critical local insights, potentially leading to less effective or less locally-supported solutions for coastal communities and marine ecosystems struggling with these environmental changes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to set up a way for various non-federal groups, like industry members and local scientists, to regularly provide input on ocean acidification research and data.
This ensures that federal research is more relevant to the practical needs of local communities and industries dealing with ocean acidification impacts.
PROVISION 02
It amends the composition of a federal advisory board to include two representatives from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or related groups affected by ocean acidification.
This provides a direct voice for Indigenous communities on a federal advisory body that guides ocean acidification research and policy.
PROVISION 03
The bill requires the advisory board to develop and maintain a policy for engaging and coordinating with Indian Tribes affected by ocean and coastal acidification.
This formalizes and strengthens the relationship between federal efforts and Indigenous communities in addressing shared environmental concerns.
PROVISION 04
It requires NOAA to specifically collaborate with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations on community vulnerability assessments and research planning related to ocean acidification.
This ensures that federal assessments and research plans directly incorporate local and Indigenous perspectives on how communities are affected and what research is needed.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Alaska
YRS IN OFFICE
24
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 4 REP 1 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 9
Introduced in Senate
APR 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1391
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 9, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025
Senate BillS 1391Public Lands and Natural Resources
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
6
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