H.R.3048

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025

Introduced·4/28/25

Establishes Ocean Innovation Clusters to boost coastal communities and the ocean economy through research, job training, and partnerships.

The Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025 aims to establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen coastal communities and the ocean economy. These clusters will focus on technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships. The Secretary of Commerce will designate at least seven eligible entities as Ocean Innovation Clusters, considering factors such as economic potential, geographic diversity, and the ability to create job opportunities.

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Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Committee
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History

Apr 28, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Apr 28, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 28, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.