Federal · 119th Congress
Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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Read the text of the bill →Sponsor
Cosponsors6
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Marc A. VeaseyDU.S. Representative · 33rd District · TX
Cleo FieldsDU.S. Representative · 6th District · LA
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VA
Barry MooreRU.S. Representative · 1st District · AL
Randy K. Weber, Sr.RU.S. Representative · 14th District · TXOther titles2
To promote fish habitat through the enhancement of certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines as artificial reefs, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history7
Sep 15, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
Sep 15, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 15, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Jan 13, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 7, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Oct 14, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 14, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House