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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 3791VermontNew Jersey

Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Voters should care about this bill because healthy oceans are vital for many aspects of American life, from providing food and supporting jobs in fishing and tourism to protecting coastal areas from storms. If this bill passes, it ensures that regional efforts to manage and protect our oceans continue to receive federal support and funding, allowing for better coordination among states and federal agencies on critical issues like climate change impacts, pollution, and sustainable resource use.

Without this reauthorization, these established partnerships could lose their funding and legal basis, potentially leading to a fragmented approach to ocean management. This would make it harder to address complex ocean challenges effectively and could jeopardize progress on protecting marine ecosystems and supporting ocean-dependent economies.

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The bill reauthorizes Regional Ocean Partnerships, ensuring their continued operation and role in coordinating ocean management efforts.

This provides stability and a legal basis for ongoing, collaborative regional approaches to ocean health and resource management.

PROVISION 02

It authorizes specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2028 through 2031, totaling over $46 million for these years.

This guarantees financial support for the partnerships to carry out their programs and initiatives over the next several years.

PROVISION 03

The bill establishes a new deadline for a report to be submitted within five years after its enactment.

This enhances accountability by requiring an updated assessment of the partnerships' activities and effectiveness.

PROVISION 04

It clarifies that 'each report' required from the partnerships must adhere to established guidelines, rather than only a singular report.

This improves consistency and comprehensiveness in reporting across all partnership activities and evaluations.

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APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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FEB 5

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 5

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 5

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

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TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 3791

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedFeb 5, 2026

Last actionApr 14, 2026

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026

Senate BillS 3791VermontNew Jersey

Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026

INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The bill reauthorizes Regional Ocean Partnerships, ensuring their continued operation and role in coordinating ocean management efforts.

This provides stability and a legal basis for ongoing, collaborative regional approaches to ocean health and resource management.

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It authorizes specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2028 through 2031, totaling over $46 million for these years.

This guarantees financial support for the partnerships to carry out their programs and initiatives over the next several years.

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The bill establishes a new deadline for a report to be submitted within five years after its enactment.

This enhances accountability by requiring an updated assessment of the partnerships' activities and effectiveness.

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It clarifies that 'each report' required from the partnerships must adhere to established guidelines, rather than only a singular report.

This improves consistency and comprehensiveness in reporting across all partnership activities and evaluations.

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Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026

Submission of a specific report related to Regional Ocean Partnerships

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
$11,572,444	Regional Ocean Partnerships	discretionary	fiscal year 2028
$11,688,168	Regional Ocean Partnerships	discretionary	fiscal year 2029
$11,805,050	Regional Ocean Partnerships	discretionary	fiscal year 2030
$11,923,101	Regional Ocean Partnerships	discretionary	fiscal year 2031

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Regional Ocean Partnerships: Groups that bring together states, federal agencies, tribes, and other interested parties to coordinate efforts in managing and protecting ocean resources within specific geographic regions.
Reauthorization: The process of renewing a law or program that was set to expire, ensuring its continued legal standing and often providing new funding or updated rules.
Fiscal Year: A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting, record keeping, and financial reporting. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
Enactment: The official date a bill becomes law, typically after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President, or becoming law without the President's signature.
Subsection: A specific part or division within a section of a larger legal document, like a bill or law.

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APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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FEB 5

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 5

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 5

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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