Recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.

119th Congress Introduced by Suzanne Bonamici and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution formally recognizes World Oceans Day and highlights U.S. ocean leadership, stewardship, and coastal communities without imposing any new legal requirements.

Submitted in House

Overview

Bill: HRES 1343

Session: 119

Title: Recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States

Status: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (as of 2026-06-08); submitted in the House

Sponsors: Co-sponsors Buddy Carter; Suzanne Bonamici

Purpose and Intent

The resolution recognizes World Oceans Day and seeks to celebrate and highlight the United States’ maritime heritage, leadership in ocean stewardship, responsible fisheries, and the communities along the coast.

It aims to raise awareness of the importance of oceans to the economy, environment, culture, and security of the United States, and to honor individuals and organizations contributing to ocean health and coastal resilience.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impact

Formal recognition: The resolution explicitly designates World Oceans Day to acknowledge the significance of oceans to the nation and to honor maritime traditions.

Celebration of leadership and stewardship: It highlights U.S. leadership in ocean science, conservation, sustainable fisheries, and coastal management.

Emphasis on coastal communities: The bill underscores the role of coastal communities in supporting livelihoods, culture, tourism, and national resilience in the face of environmental change.

Non-binding guidance: As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the House rather than imposing new statutory requirements or mandates. It serves to communicate priorities and encourage related actions by federal agencies, organizations, and communities.

Affected Parties

Broadly relevant: The recognition touches a wide audience including federal agencies (particularly those involved in natural resources, ocean policy, and transportation infrastructure), coastal states and communities, maritime industries, fisheries sector, researchers, and non-governmental ocean-conservation groups.

No direct regulatory impact: Being a House resolution, it does not impose new laws, funding requirements, or enforceable mandates. Instead, it signals intent and sets a commemorative framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and referred on 2026-06-08.

Referred to:

Committee on Natural Resources
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Fate pending: As with many resolutions, passage in the House would likely reflect bipartisan ceremonial support and acknowledgment but does not create enforceable policy or funding unless later legislative action accompanies it.

Potential Implications

Public awareness: May increase attention to ocean-related issues, such as sustainable fisheries, ocean science, coastal resilience, and marine conservation.

Policy signal: Serves as a formal expression of the House’s appreciation for ocean leadership and may influence future committee agenda, hearings, or related legislation.

Commemorative events: Could pave the way for World Oceans Day events, educational initiatives, and partnerships with coastal communities and industry stakeholders.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar past resolutions or provide a brief outline of World Oceans Day activities commonly celebrated in Congress.