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MARITIME Act

USA119th CongressHR-3748| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the MARITIME Act , establishes a United States policy regarding the impacts of sea level rise on the statehood and maritime zones of countries. It asserts that climate change-driven sea level rise should not cause any country to lose its statehood or membership in international organizations, nor should it diminish the maritime zones upon which island and coastal states rely. The United States is committed to preserving the legitimacy of maritime zones established consistent with international law, even if not updated due to sea level rise. To advance these objectives, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal agencies, submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment. This report must provide a comprehensive review of U.S. initiatives to promote the adoption of these policies by foreign countries and international organizations. It will also assess bilateral and multilateral efforts, identify any barriers to promotion, and list countries and organizations that have adopted complementary policies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2973
MARITIME Act of 2023
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2973
    MARITIME Act of 2023


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

MARITIME Act

USA119th CongressHR-3748| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
This bill, titled the MARITIME Act , establishes a United States policy regarding the impacts of sea level rise on the statehood and maritime zones of countries. It asserts that climate change-driven sea level rise should not cause any country to lose its statehood or membership in international organizations, nor should it diminish the maritime zones upon which island and coastal states rely. The United States is committed to preserving the legitimacy of maritime zones established consistent with international law, even if not updated due to sea level rise. To advance these objectives, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal agencies, submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment. This report must provide a comprehensive review of U.S. initiatives to promote the adoption of these policies by foreign countries and international organizations. It will also assess bilateral and multilateral efforts, identify any barriers to promotion, and list countries and organizations that have adopted complementary policies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2973
MARITIME Act of 2023
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2973
    MARITIME Act of 2023


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted