# 119-hres-1635: Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

119-hres-1635, Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-10-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1635
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 30
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

This bill would designate **October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day**. The resolution expresses support for responsible public visits, recognizes sanctuaries' recreational, economic, conservation, and cultural value, and encourages federal agencies to coordinate around priorities in the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.

## Cosponsors (30)

- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1635 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1635)

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- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1635 (as of 2026-10-30).