U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR935: A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 935 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2026 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 23, 2026, as National Marine Sanctuary Day . Whereas, on October 23, 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 ( 33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq. ) became law and ushered in a new era of ocean conservation; Whereas the National Marine Sanctuary System is a nationwide network that conserves spectacular oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes; Whereas communities across the United States can nominate their most treasured marine and Great Lakes waters for consideration as national marine sanctuaries; Whereas national marine sanctuaries protect biodiversity, safeguard extraordinary seascapes, historic shipwrecks, and sacred cultural places, and provide abundant recreational opportunities; Whereas national marine sanctuaries seek opportunities to partner with indigenous governments and communities to achieve shared conservation goals and to support the care-taking of ecological resources and cultural sites of indigenous peoples; Whereas national marine sanctuaries protect vital habitats for countless species of fish and wildlife, including many species that are listed as threatened or endangered; Whereas the conservation of marine ecosystems is vital for …
Sponsors
- Baldwin, Tammy (D) · primary sponsor
- Van Hollen, Chris (D)
- Murray, Patty (D)
- Hirono, Mazie (D)
- Blumenthal, Richard (D)
- Heinrich, Martin (D, SD-NM)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
- : Submitted in Senate
Subjects: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Common questions
- What is SR935?
- SR935 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
- What is the status of SR935?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268) (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR935?
- Baldwin, Tammy (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR935?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/935
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