HR 5745
Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:34 AM
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Bill overview
The Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act aims to enhance fish populations by repurposing decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines as artificial reefs. It directs the use of the National Fishing Enhancement Act to allow for the ‘Reef in Place’ of these structures, meaning they are left in place to create habitat. The bill establishes a process for assessing the suitability of these structures for reefing, designating reef planning areas, and outlines requirements for approval and ongoing maintenance. It also includes provisions for state involvement and protects existing pipeline decommissioning regulations.
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