A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Designates October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day and urges support for the protected waters.
In the Senate Judiciary Committee since Sept. 30, 2026, 8 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
National marine sanctuaries protect ocean, coastal and Great Lakes waters. The resolution would designate October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day. It also encourages people to support sanctuaries and calls for NOAA and other federal agencies to work with communities and coordinate their efforts.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Designates National Marine Sanctuary Day
The resolution designates October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
- Urges support for sanctuaries
It calls on NOAA to work with communities and complete new national marine sanctuary designations. It also encourages people to responsibly visit and support sanctuaries and urges federal agencies to work together on the goals of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.
The resolution says sanctuaries help protect biodiversity, support community resilience and provide recreational opportunities. It also says they contribute to local and national economies and help protect important ocean, coastal and Great Lakes places.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Baldwin with 5 original cosponsorsReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeSEP 30, 2026JUDICIARY NOWSEP 30, 2026In committee for 8 daysNo hearing yet
- 8 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026REFERREDReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATESubmitted in Senate
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 5 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Sen. Baldwin’s record: sponsored 56 bills this Congress. 2 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Richard BlumenthalD-CTORIGINAL
- Martin HeinrichD-NMORIGINAL
- Mazie K. HironoD-HIORIGINAL
- Patty MurrayD-WAORIGINAL
- Chris Van HollenD-MDORIGINAL
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