The ReSCUE Oceans Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to support research and development of marine carbon dioxide removal technologies. The legislation creates designated marine research areas where universities, tribes, and other eligible entities can conduct field trials and basic science, while requiring strict monitoring protocols to measure carbon removal effectiveness and environmental impacts, protect tribal data rights, and ensure community benefits through stakeholder consultation and advisory boards. A multi-agency working group led by NOAA and the Department of Energy will coordinate federal research efforts, develop a code of conduct within one year, and submit biennial progress reports to Congress through fiscal year 2031. The National Institute of Standards and Technology will establish consistent measurement standards and benchmarks for these technologies in coordination with international partners. All activities must comply with existing federal research security requirements, and the legislation authorizes necessary funding through fiscal year 2031 to support these monitoring, research, and coordination efforts.
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