# 119-sres-759: A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.

119-sres-759, A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-759
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Recognizes World Oceans Day on June 8, 2026** and highlights the ocean's role in the nation's history, economy, security, and identity. It honors fishermen, mariners, shipbuilders, scientists, Indigenous and coastal communities, and port workers, notes the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the 20th anniversary of the Marine Debris Program and the Save Our Seas Act, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to maritime leadership, ocean exploration, scientific discovery, economic opportunity, and responsible stewardship for future generations.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
- 119-s-1392: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-759 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/759)

## Related
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-688)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-93)
- [119-s-1392: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1392)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-759 (as of 2026-09-10).