# 119-hr-4047: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025

119-hr-4047, Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4047
- Congress: 119
- Title: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] (D-ME), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More local and Tribal input on ocean risks: benefit, medium. 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 p…
- Indigenous seats and new Tribal engagement: benefit, low. 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…
- Updated Tribal and Native Hawaiian definitions: benefit, low. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-4047 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4047)

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- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4047 (as of 2026-04-21).