ReSCUE Oceans Act

Senate Bill

S. 3910

119th Congress

ReSCUE Oceans Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Schatz

D - HI

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would establish federal support for ocean-based technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the sea. By harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb CO2, these activities could help combat climate change while potentially creating new jobs in marine research and green technology sectors.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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ReSCUE Oceans Act

This bill would establish federal support for ocean-based technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the sea. By harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb CO2, these activities could help combat climate change while pote

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This bill would establish federal support for ocean-based technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the sea. By harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb CO2, these activities could help combat climate change while potentially creating new jobs in marine research and green technology sectors.

Bill Number: 3910
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: ReSCUE Oceans Act
Bill Number: 3910
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would establish federal support for ocean-based technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the sea. By harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb CO2, these activities could help combat climate change while potentially creating new jobs in marine rese

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish federal support for ocean-based technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in the sea. By harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb CO2, these activities could help combat climate change while potentially creating new jobs in marine research and green technology sectors.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports the development of marine carbon dioxide removal technologies that use the ocean to capture and store greenhouse gases from the atmosphere
Aims to accelerate climate change mitigation efforts by tapping into the ocean's vast capacity to absorb carbon dioxide
Could foster innovation in emerging clean technology industries and create new opportunities for coastal communities
Addresses the urgent need for additional tools beyond emissions reduction to meet global climate goals

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily affect coastal states, marine research institutions, and clean technology companies working on carbon removal solutions. If successful, the bill could help reduce atmospheric carbon levels that contribute to climate change, benefiting all Americans through improved climate outcomes. Coastal communities could see economic opportunities through new research facilities and jobs in marine carbon removal technologies.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3910, 119th Congress (2026). "ReSCUE Oceans Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3910

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