Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025

The Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025 would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and carry out a program to sequence the genomes of aquatic species. The bill aims to help protect marine biodiversity and coastal ecosystems by providing scientific data on genetic variation among aquatic organisms. This research would support conservation efforts and help states and local governments better manage at-risk marine species and preserve coastal communities. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Natural Resources and has not yet been voted on by the full House.