# 119-hr-663: To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.

119-hr-663, To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-663
- Congress: 119
- Title: To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-11

## Summary

**Opposes permitting deep seabed mining until binding, science-based international rules and consensus exist.** This bill would require the President to direct U.S. representatives to call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining and to oppose investments and financing until the International Seabed Authority issues enforceable regulations informed by scientific consensus and Congress receives a certification and report. - Families, coastal communities, fisheries, and Indigenous peoples: Would aim to shield these groups by blocking permitting until regulations are based on sufficient scientific baseline information and consensus about risks to ocean ecosystems and dependent communities. - International engagement: Would direct U.S. representatives at relevant international organizations to use the country's voice and vote to press for a moratorium and to insist the International Seabed Authority adopt full, binding rules consistent with UNCLOS Article 145 and global biodiversity commitments. - Investors and financiers: Would require U.S. officials to oppose investments, financing, or other support for deep seabed mining and exploration until certification and a supporting report are submitted to Congress.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- U.S. would press to pause deep seabed mining: benefit, medium. This bill would tell U.S. representatives at global bodies to push for a pause on deep seabed mining and exploration. They would also oppose investments and financing for these projects. This stance would last until the President sends Congress a certification and a report. The certification would…

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- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-663 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/663)

## Related
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- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-663 (as of 2026-06-11).