HR 663
To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:51 AM
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill urges the United States to oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining in international waters. It highlights concerns about the potential environmental damage to the oceans, including impacts on marine life, sediment plumes, and carbon sequestration, citing international agreements and scientific reports. The bill calls for a comprehensive regulatory framework from the International Seabed Authority before any mining can proceed and directs the U.S. to actively oppose such activities internationally.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.