# 117-hr-9027: Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022

117-hr-9027, Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (R-WV); status Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9027
- Congress: 117
- Title: Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced: 2022-09-29
- Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (R-WV)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a pilot program for the research and development of ocean replenishment and restoration technologies and techniques that have the potential to achieve regional-to-global scale ocean restoration, enhancement of fisheries, conservation of marine mammals, and emissions reductions. DOE shall prioritize activities that take place in pelagic waters and will not stimulate phytoplankton production that causes or accelerates harmful algal blooms in coastal waters. Pelagic waters means the part of the open sea or ocean other than coastal waters.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (D-PA), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9027 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9027)

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- [117-hr-310: To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doher…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-310)
- [117-hr-1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1057)
- [117-hres-1220: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Da…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1220)
- [117-hr-7382: Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7382)
- [117-hr-7213: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7213)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9027 (as of 2025-11-18).