Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Pingree
Introduced
Summary
Formalizes ongoing collaboration with coastal communities and Indigenous groups to guide research, monitoring, and local planning for ocean acidification risks. It moves engagement from occasional outreach to a structured, ongoing role for non-Federal experts and affected communities in NOAA's work.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More local and Tribal input on ocean risks
If enacted, NOAA would need to seek input from industry, coastal groups, fishery councils, Indigenous groups, non‑Federal managers, and outside scientists on research and monitoring. The Secretary would work with States, local governments, and Indian Tribes that have done vulnerability or climate plans, and could also work with Native Hawaiian organizations and Tribal groups. NOAA would prioritize underserved communities when using its resources. One program goal would shift from “maximize” to “take into consideration.” Planning and reports would be updated to reflect these partners and activities.
Indigenous seats and new Tribal engagement
If enacted, the Advisory Board would add two members from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribal organizations, or consortia. Another seat category would drop from six to four members, and appointments could come from State, local, and Indigenous entities. Within one year of being set up, the Board would create and start a policy to engage Tribes, after consulting them. The Board would keep a liaison, regular meetings, or an online tool to gather ongoing input from non‑Federal stakeholders and experts.
Updated Tribal and Native Hawaiian definitions
If enacted, the law would define “Indian Tribe” and “Native Hawaiian organization” by referencing existing federal laws. It would also define the Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology and clarify that “United States” means the States. It would insert the words “an increase of” before “carbon dioxide” in one paragraph to clarify meaning.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pingree
ME • D
Cosponsors
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
GU • R
Sponsored 6/17/2025
McClellan
VA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Castor (FL)
FL • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Scanlon
PA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Golden (ME)
ME • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Bonamici
OR • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Panetta
CA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Huffman
CA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Min
CA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Carbajal
CA • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/20/2025
Case
HI • D
Sponsored 6/20/2025
Magaziner
RI • D
Sponsored 6/30/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 10/10/2025
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Roll Call Votes
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