HR 3048 United States House · 119th Congress

Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025

The Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025 establishes regional "Ocean Innovation Clusters" in seven designated areas (including Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, and five National Marine Fisheries Service regions) to advance the Blue Economy. These clusters, led by nonprofit organizations and including businesses, academic institutions, Tribal groups, and government agencies, will develop physical "Ocean Innovation Centers" offering shared workspaces, workforce training, and support for sustainable industries like seafood, ocean energy, and coastal resilience. The bill authorizes $10 million annually in grants (2026-2030) to help clusters become self-sustaining, focusing on equitable growth, small business development, and cross-sector collaboration. It prioritizes projects serving underserved communities and enhancing economic opportunities across coastal regions.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2025

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Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Last action Apr 28, 2025

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Apr 28, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Apr 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

lower

Apr 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services, 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.

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Apr 28, 2025

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors