HR 664
American Seabed Protection Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:36 AM
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Bill overview
The American Seabed Protection Act prohibits certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf. It’s based on international scientific consensus and UN resolutions highlighting the potential harm to marine ecosystems from deep seabed mining. The bill directs a study to assess the environmental impacts of such activities and explores alternatives to mineral extraction, aiming to protect vulnerable marine environments and biodiversity.
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Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
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