Brian Mast (R-FL)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
A Republican resolution with 22 Democratic cosponsors · See all 28 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as ``National Estuaries Week''. The resolution acknowledges the significant economic impact of estuary regions, which include a large portion of the U.S. population and jobs. It highlights the vital ecological services estuaries provide, such as water filtration and flood control. The text also notes the threats facing these areas, including degradation and harmful algal blooms. Finally, the House of Representatives expresses its intent to continue working toward the understanding, protection, and restoration of these estuaries.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution specifically promotes the preservation, protection, and restoration of estuarine ecosystems.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
It encourages better stewardship, scientific study, and management of coastal zones and estuaries.
- Scored +3
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Protecting and restoring wetlands and estuaries aids in carbon sequestration and environmental health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth and Job Support: The resolution notes that the estuarine and ocean economy is growing and that these sectors employed 2,600,000 people, contributing to the gross domestic product. It also mentions that habitat restoration can generate an average of 17 jobs for every $1,000,000 invested.
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Protection from Natural Disasters: Estuaries provide services such as flood control, shoreline stabilization, and protection of coastal communities during hurricanes and storms. For example, the text cites that mangrove ecosystems in Florida prevented $1,500,000,000 in direct flood damage during Hurricane Maria.
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Food Sources and Industry Support: The fishing industries, both commercial and recreational, support over 2,300,000 jobs. Estuaries serve as vital habitats and nurseries for many species of fish and wildlife, including a large portion of the commercial fish catch and recreational fish catch.
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Water Quality and Health: Estuaries provide water filtration services, and restored wetlands can remove significant amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus from runoff water.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic and Ecological Loss from Degradation: The text states that the loss and degradation of estuaries has led to the collapse of some bays, resulting in dead zones filled with chemical waste, marine debris, and excess nutrients.
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Threats to Health and Economy: Harmful algal blooms are noted to be hurting human health and causing economic harm to many estuaries.
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Environmental Threats: Changes in sea level can affect estuarine habitats and water quality, and various species, including those listed as threatened or endangered, rely on these healthy habitats.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution specifically promotes the preservation, protection, and restoration of estuarine ecosystems. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — It encourages better stewardship, scientific study, and management of coastal zones and estuaries. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — It highlights natural infrastructure services like flood control and storm protection that reduce disaster impacts. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Protecting and restoring wetlands and estuaries aids in carbon sequestration and environmental health.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — It highlights the significant GDP contribution and economic output of coastal and estuarine industries. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution acknowledges the economic value of estuarine sectors and coastal restoration jobs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The text supports commercial and recreational fishing sectors, which often comprise small businesses.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Aids coastal and rural communities relying on healthy estuarine environments and protection from floods. Would business owners be better off under this? — Supports industries related to commercial fishing, recreation, and coastal commerce.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution expresses support for the ongoing scientific study of estuaries to understand their benefits.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1524: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
- 119-SRES-418: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
- 119-SRES-864: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
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