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SRES 862118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution designating October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6451)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 862 is a legislative measure introduced in the 118th Congress that proposes designating October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." The resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness about marine sanctuaries and their importance to natural resources and public lands. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not advance further and is currently listed as failed or expired. No detailed text or summary of the resolution's provisions is available.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 862 sought to establish a commemorative day to honor marine sanctuaries but did not progress beyond committee referral and is no longer active.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
  • It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • The bill did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Environmental and conservation organizations focused on marine ecosystems', 'Federal agencies managing marine sanctuaries, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)', 'General public interested in marine conservation and natural resource preservation']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding provisions are included, limiting direct policy or budgetary impact.', 'As a commemorative resolution, it carries no enforcement authority or regulatory changes.', 'The lack of detailed text or summary limits assessment of any indirect policy implications.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within the broader policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, reflecting congressional interest in recognizing environmental conservation efforts. Commemorative resolutions are often used to raise awareness without creating binding legal obligations. The referral to the Judiciary Committee suggests procedural handling, but the bill did not advance further during the 118th Congress.

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Indirect Effects

['Raising public awareness about marine sanctuaries could support future conservation initiatives or funding.', 'Recognition of marine sanctuaries may encourage educational activities or partnerships among environmental groups.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and an official summary limits transparency and detailed analysis. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not impose new regulatory requirements or funding, reducing oversight complexity. Monitoring similar resolutions can help track congressional attention to environmental issues.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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