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HR 7656·Federal·house

ReSCUE Oceans Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The ReSCUE Oceans Act creates a coordinated federal effort—led by NOAA, NSF, NASA, and NIST—to research, test, measure, and verify technologies that remove CO₂ from the ocean. It defines a tradable carbon‑removal credit and requires an interagency working group and biennial reporting. The goal is to expand climate‑mitigation options while ensuring scientific rigor and transparency.

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