119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 482
H.Res. 482 is a symbolic resolution recognizing World Oceans Day (June 8) and calling for greater protection and conservation of ocean resources. The resolution acknowledges multiple threats to marine ecosystems, including ocean acidification, warming temperatures, plastic pollution, and overfishing, which endanger both wildlife and coastal communities that depend on fisheries and ocean-based industries worth roughly $10 trillion annually to the U.S. economy. The resolution affirms the government's commitment to Indigenous ocean stewardship and aligns with international efforts, particularly the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which aims to improve ocean mapping, exploration, and management. While the resolution does not authorize specific funding or establish timelines, it pledges to increase federal investment in ocean research and monitoring to address climate impacts and support sustainable ocean management. The resolution affects coastal communities, fishing industries, Indigenous tribes, and environmental conservation efforts nationwide.