Introduced
June 8, 2026
Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
RESOLUTION
Recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
- (1) recognizes June 8, 2026, as World Oceans Day;
- (2) celebrates the ocean’s vital role in the history, heritage, economy, security, and future prosperity of the United States;
- (3) honors the contributions of America’s fishermen, mariners, members of the Armed Forces, scientists, explorers, shipbuilders, port workers, indigenous communities, coastal communities, and working waterfronts;
- (4) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and its role in strengthening American fisheries, supporting coastal economies, preventing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, protecting the country’s seafood resources, and ensuring long-term fisheries stewardship for future generations;
- (5) recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Marine Debris Program and bipartisan congressional leadership through the Save Our Seas Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–265; 132 Stat. 3742) to reduce marine debris and protect coastal communities and waterways; and
- (6) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to advancing maritime leadership, ocean exploration, scientific discovery, economic opportunity, and responsible stewardship of ocean resources for future generations.