Coastal communities would get more say in how the government studies ocean acidification.
This bill would make the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) work more closely with state and local governments and Indian Tribes. It would ensure these groups, along with coastal businesses and experts, have an ongoing way to share their ideas on ocean acidification research. This aims to better protect coastal communities from the impacts of changing ocean chemistry.
Today, the law sets up ocean acidification research but doesn't specifically require strong, ongoing teamwork with state, local, and Indigenous groups. If this bill passes, NOAA would be required to create regular ways for these groups, along with coastal businesses and experts, to provide input. It would also mandate direct collaboration with state and local governments and Indian Tribes on understanding risks and planning research, with a focus on helping underserved communities.
HR 4047 · 119th Congress · June 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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